Use of antiseptics and disinfectants in Thailand 1990

• Main Authors: S. Danchaivijitr, T. Tangtrakul, S. Chokloikaew
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/17478

A survey by questionnaire was done in March and April 1990 on the use of antiseptics and disinfectants (A/D). Twenty-seven hospitals with 675 wards were enrolled. Results showed that the cost of A/D was 3.3 to 8.1 per cent of the total expenses for drugs. Essential A/D were available and used in most places. Many low level A/D, which have been excluded from modern hospitals, were still employed. Contamination of A/D was a real threat due to improper preparation, unclean containers and refill practices in many wards. Improper applications of A/D, namely: overuse, underuse, and wrong choices were found in many places. Textbooks and written guidelines were available but it is unlikely that they were referred to in practice. A national policy on the use of A/D and proper education to medical personnel are clearly needed.