Weekly First-aid Topic: The right way to use disinfectants
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:02/27/2020

  Epidemic prevention and control work is being actively carried out all over  the country. Disinfectant is one of the important prevention and control  measures. How to use disinfectants correctly?

  The instructions for disinfection products should be strictly followed to  avoid and reduce abusing. Disinfection products can only be used on the objects  identified in the instructions, and cannot be used beyond the scope. Each  disinfectant should be used separately and different disinfectants should not be  mixed. It should be prepared in strict accordance with the concentration  instruction to ensure the shortest disinfection time specified by the  instructions. Human skin disinfection is mainly for bare parts such as hands,  and systemic disinfection is not necessary. It is best to use commercially  available products such as 75% alcohol, iodophor, or hydrogen peroxide  disinfectants. It is not suggested to use homemade disinfectants for skin  disinfection. It is necessary to keep disinfectants safe and do not use beverage  bottles for disinfectant liquids. Disinfectants should be kept in a cool place  that children could not get.

  Here are some first aid measures for common disinfectant poisoning. If it  is inhaled by the respiratory tract, you should immediately escape from the  poisoned environment and get some fresh air. If your skin or mucous membranes  (including eyes) is contacted with the disinfectants, it should be immediately  rinsed with large amounts of flowing water for more than 10 minutes. Someone  mistakenly take the disinfectants orally can protect the gastrointestinal mucosa  by taking milk or rice porridge. If the dose is large or the symptoms are not  improved, it is suggested to call 120 or send for treatment immediately.