Spectrum of activity
Microorganisms are very diverse therefore it is difficult to find a disinfectant that is effective against all of them. Find out here more about the spectrum of activity of disinfectants.
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Yes.
Background:
Rubber septa from infusion bottles must be disinfected with an alcohol-based disinfectant before inserting the cannula unless they are already sterile. Pursuant to the Robert Koch Institute, alcohol-based skin disinfectants can likewise be used for this purpose.
References:
KRINKO (2011) Anforderungen an die Hygiene bei Punktionen und Injektionen.
Bundesgesundheitsbl, 54:1135-1144.
