Use of antiseptics and disinfectants in Thailand 1990.
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.
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Department of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000191:economics; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000191:economics; D016527:Drug Costs; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000191:economics; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013785:Thailand
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004202:Disinfectants