3M hand hygiene solution brochure, family of products Manual De Usuario
CDC Guideline
1
U.S. guidelines recommend that
agents used for surgical hand
scrubs should substantially reduce
microorganisms on intact skin,
contain a nonirritating antimicrobial
preparation, have broad-spectrum
activity, and be fast-acting and
persistent.”
agents used for surgical hand
scrubs should substantially reduce
microorganisms on intact skin,
contain a nonirritating antimicrobial
preparation, have broad-spectrum
activity, and be fast-acting and
persistent.”
3M Avagard Surgical Hand Prep
provides rapid antimicrobial kill of a
broad spectrum of microorganisms,
including antibiotic-resistant strains,
and provides persistence for up to
6 hours.
provides rapid antimicrobial kill of a
broad spectrum of microorganisms,
including antibiotic-resistant strains,
and provides persistence for up to
6 hours.
“
CDC Guideline
1
Surgical hand-antisepsis protocols
have required personnel to scrub
with a brush. But this practice can
damage the skin of personnel and
result in increased shedding of
bacteria from hands. Several studies
indicate that neither a brush nor a
sponge is necessary to reduce
bacterial counts on the hands of
surgical personnel to acceptable
levels, especially when alcohol-
based products are used.”
have required personnel to scrub
with a brush. But this practice can
damage the skin of personnel and
result in increased shedding of
bacteria from hands. Several studies
indicate that neither a brush nor a
sponge is necessary to reduce
bacterial counts on the hands of
surgical personnel to acceptable
levels, especially when alcohol-
based products are used.”
3M Avagard Surgical Hand Prep is
a brushless, scrubless hand antiseptic
that contains 1% chlorhexidine
gluconate solution and 61% w/w
ethyl alcohol.
a brushless, scrubless hand antiseptic
that contains 1% chlorhexidine
gluconate solution and 61% w/w
ethyl alcohol.
“
CDC Guideline
1
Alcohol-based hand rubs containing
emollients were better tolerated by
health care workers than washing
hands with non-antimicrobial soaps
or antimicrobial soaps.”
emollients were better tolerated by
health care workers than washing
hands with non-antimicrobial soaps
or antimicrobial soaps.”
3M Avagard D Instant Hand
Antiseptic is more moisturizing and
results in less redness and less skin
breakdown with multiple daily uses
than Purell
Antiseptic is more moisturizing and
results in less redness and less skin
breakdown with multiple daily uses
than Purell
®
Instant Hand Sanitizer
with moisturizers.
“
CDC Guideline
1
One study conducted in an intensive-
care unit demonstrated that it took
nurses an average of 62 seconds
to leave a patient's bedside, walk
to a sink, wash their hands, and
return to patient care. In contrast,
an estimated one fourth as much
time is required when using an
alcohol-based hand rub placed at
each patient’s bedside.”
care unit demonstrated that it took
nurses an average of 62 seconds
to leave a patient's bedside, walk
to a sink, wash their hands, and
return to patient care. In contrast,
an estimated one fourth as much
time is required when using an
alcohol-based hand rub placed at
each patient’s bedside.”
3M Avagard D Instant Hand
Antiseptic is available in pocket and
pump bottle form, for convenient
access. No special trips to a sink are
required. It is CHG compatible and
it kills more than 99% of harmful
bacteria.
Antiseptic is available in pocket and
pump bottle form, for convenient
access. No special trips to a sink are
required. It is CHG compatible and
it kills more than 99% of harmful
bacteria.
“
CDC Guideline
1
Provide health care providers with
hand lotions or creams in order to
minimize the occurrence of irritant
contact dermatitis associated with
hand antisepsis or handwashing.”
hand lotions or creams in order to
minimize the occurrence of irritant
contact dermatitis associated with
hand antisepsis or handwashing.”
3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion
contains emollients for moisturizing
and preventing dry skin. It can be
used under latex gloves and does not
affect the activity of chlorhexidine
gluconate.
contains emollients for moisturizing
and preventing dry skin. It can be
used under latex gloves and does not
affect the activity of chlorhexidine
gluconate.
“
CDC Guideline
1
Also, studies demonstrate that
several hand lotions have reduced
skin scaling and cracking, which
may reduce microbial shedding
from hands.”
several hand lotions have reduced
skin scaling and cracking, which
may reduce microbial shedding
from hands.”
3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion
replenishes and soothes skin, making
it easier for personnel to comply
with facility policy concerning
proper hand hygiene.
replenishes and soothes skin, making
it easier for personnel to comply
with facility policy concerning
proper hand hygiene.
“
Surgical Hand Scrubbing
Time is precious in the operating room. So although operating room personnel wouldn’t
think of not scrubbing before surgery, many often spend less than the recommended
amount of time doing it. This can affect the efficacy of antisepsis.
think of not scrubbing before surgery, many often spend less than the recommended
amount of time doing it. This can affect the efficacy of antisepsis.
Situation:
Hand Washing
Though the importance of hand washing is well accepted, compliance with recommended hand
washing procedures only averages approximately 40%. Obstacles to following facility protocol
include understaffing, inconveniently located sinks, an unacceptable hand washing product,
absence of paper towels or the presence of damaged skin caused by frequent hand washing.
washing procedures only averages approximately 40%. Obstacles to following facility protocol
include understaffing, inconveniently located sinks, an unacceptable hand washing product,
absence of paper towels or the presence of damaged skin caused by frequent hand washing.
Situation:
Hand Moisturizing
Frequent hand washing is hard on hands. Surveys report approximately 75% of nurses have problems
with their hands, including “dry, scaly, cracked skin; red blotchy skin or stinging.” Damaged skin
can contribute to the onset of healthcare-associated infection.
with their hands, including “dry, scaly, cracked skin; red blotchy skin or stinging.” Damaged skin
can contribute to the onset of healthcare-associated infection.
Situation:
3M
™
Cavilon
™
Moisturizing Lotion
Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free
and does not break down latex
or synthetic gloves.
and does not break down latex
or synthetic gloves.
Solution:
Solution:
Solution:
3M
™
Avagard
™
(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1%
Solution and Ethyl Alcohol
61% w/w)
Solution and Ethyl Alcohol
61% w/w)
Surgical and
Healthcare Personnel Hand
Antiseptic with Moisturizers
Antiseptic with Moisturizers
The first and only FDA-approved
waterless and brushless surgical hand antiseptic.
waterless and brushless surgical hand antiseptic.
3M
™
Avagard
™
D
Instant Hand Antiseptic
with Moisturizers
with Moisturizers
The waterless hand antiseptic
with moisturizers that is CHG
compatible, fragrance-free and
latex glove compatible.
with moisturizers that is CHG
compatible, fragrance-free and
latex glove compatible.