Our hospital applies iodophor to all patients on contact precautions to clear germs from the nose, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Because having MRSA in the nose is a known risk factor for later infection, we use iodophor to help protect our patients.
The large swab size makes it faster to apply to the entire inner nostril. The swab is soft and squishy, and easily fits into small nostrils. Complete coating of the entire inner nose is important for your protection.
All patients on contact precautions will receive nasal iodophor for five days, twice daily, on admission. One swab is applied per nostril.
No. After the swab is applied, only the very outer edge of the nose may have some brown tinge. A tissue can be used to dab the brown area if bothersome.
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