Needleless connector drying time-how long does it take?

Authors :: Simone Snell
Marie Cooke
Fiona Fullerton
Karen Slater
Claire M. Rickard
Source :: American journal of infection control. 46(9)
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Allowing needleless connectors (NCs) on vascular catheters adequate drying time after cleaning with antiseptic is essential. Drying time instructions on antiseptic pads/wipes relate to skin use, not inanimate objects. Needleless connector drying times after a 15-second scrub with isopropyl-alcohol, isopropyl-alcohol/chlorhexidine, or povidone-iodine varied from 5 seconds to >6 minutes.

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