Routine skin preparation with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab: is it necessary before an injection? quasi study

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The world is facing economical crises and it has particularly affected third world countries. Therefore we must review the controversial health related procedures to save the cost and time without compromising health. The main goal of this study was to assess the need of skin preparation with 70% isopropyl alcohol swab wiping as an antiseptic measure, to prevent infections before intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections