betadine prep vs paint (antimicrobial film)?

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betadine prep vs paint (antimicrobial film)?

need facts to write a report. please help

2007-08-02 13:50:39 · 2 answers · asked by donkey_kong_derick 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

'know the uses but need a comparison of the 2 to write a paper. please help

2007-08-02 15:54:46 · update #1

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the betadine prep acts as a disinfectant, while the film acts as a barrier.

2007-08-02 19:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

First you scrub the pt. with betadine scrub for 10 minutes, then you apply the betadine paint. These help with microorganisms from getting the wound infected.

2007-08-02 22:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by onlyiuknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋