as a wound or infection cleanser in place of alchohol or soap and water? I'm asking because my friends roomate mentioned it a while back but I haven't been able to find information on the net to prove it true.
2006-08-18 10:17:08 · 10 answers · asked by Gemini23 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Vodka has such a high alcohol content that it kills most living organisms (such as germs) in seconds.
Preferably it should not be used on open wounds for 3 reasons; 1) it is VERY expensive
2) it will sting like hell
3) it can be absorbed into the bloodstream and may make the person drunk (which in turn dilates blood vessels and can increase the likelihood of hypovolemic shock (bleeding to death)).
Alcohol, and therefore vodka, is best used to disinfect items which will be used in first aid if absolutely necessary.
Come on...saline or normal water is best and cheapest!
2006-08-18 12:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by AW 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have used it before and it works just as well. Its more of an old remedy so you probably wouldnt find any scientific evidence about it on the net. I know its documented that surgeons used whiskey to clean wounds way back when.
2006-08-18 17:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not as good as soap & water but better than nothing...
Alcohol in an open wound is not a good idea..
Alcohol kills live / exposed tissue in the wound...
2006-08-18 17:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Vodka is alcohol, so yes it would be an acceptable substitute. However like alcohol it will hurt...a lot.
2006-08-18 23:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! It's one of the oldest remedies.
2006-08-18 17:22:15 · answer #5 · answered by masterwitchphd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It probably could as a last resort though, and you should use alcohol or peroxide when possible.
2006-08-18 17:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Max B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, it works, but it stings like HELL & is hard on the exposed tissue.
2006-08-18 18:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by preacher55 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any form of alcohol would help.
2006-08-18 19:58:20 · answer #8 · answered by winona e 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, but it's pretty expensive to use it that way.
2006-08-18 17:23:22 · answer #9 · answered by Ron 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
vinegar can be used too
2006-08-18 17:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by jingles_200 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋