I'm in a CPR course and they wipe the dummy down with it after each use. For the adults we were a mask but we dont for the infants (because you need to cover the mouth and nose) it is kind of grossing me out.
2007-03-28 04:42:15 · 4 answers · asked by mookersgirl 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I had a cpr course but I never actually did it because it was a large class. isopropyl alcohol does kill the germs but it also depends on the concentration of the solution. Don't worry about getting infected unless you have a decreased immune system (ie)HIV, etc.
2007-03-28 04:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The official Red Cross manikin disinfection guidelines require that we use the alcohol between each person's use on all manikins. We are to let it dry for 2 minutes before the next use.
This is considered, after good research, to be enough to kill pretty much anything.
The official guidelines also require using the face masks on all manikins- adult, child, and infant. I use a mask with infants all the time and it works fine.
2007-03-28 21:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sterilizes. Yes its gross.Hopefully your not using the dummy after someone who has really bad breath!
2007-03-28 11:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by gittit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kills pathogens (disease causing microbes) on living tissue... making it an antiseptic... it it most recommended for closed skin. Not good for open wounds.
2007-03-28 11:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Laurelin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋