HappyGrace Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 My dad is going in the hospital end of this wk for surgery and I remember reading about a soap or something to wash with for three days in a row before being hospitalized-helps to prevent MRSA? Anyone heard of this? I googled and the only thing I see is Hibiclens; is this the right thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Having nearly lost a family member to what was probably MRSA or something of that type some years back, we always keep some ready even for outpatient procedures. We get it at CVS or Walgreens, and some Super Walmarts have it. It reduces the population of MRSA and other wonderful things on the skin. Obviously it won't help if MRSA goes in via some other route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 GVA-please tell me how exactly to use this as a preventative before a surgical hospital stay-I need to tell him tomorrow morning-his computer is broken and he can't google it. THANK YOU!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Also-his surgery is on his head-and the Hibiclens says to use it from the neck down. Will it still be helpful to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Bleach baths are also used to fight MRSA-- 1/4 cup bleach in a full bathtub, soak for 15 minutes. I have no idea if this would help pre-hospital though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Also-his surgery is on his head-and the Hibiclens says to use it from the neck down. Will it still be helpful to use it? Staph colonizes on the private parts and nostrils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Also-his surgery is on his head-and the Hibiclens says to use it from the neck down. Will it still be helpful to use it? We've only used it from the neck down. Basically you really soap up in the shower, twice a day for three days before. It's a pretty harsh soap. That's why I'm guess that they say "neck down." If not that, really soaping with deoderant soup is second best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 FYI--I've had to ask at the pharmacy counter for Hibiclens. I guess it's not always stocked on the self-help shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 When I had my ear surgery, the hospital provided me with a special cleanser to prevent MRSA and I was told to use it behind my ear, so obviously it was safe for heads. Didn't they give him anything at the Pre-Op appt.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 1) Handwashing. With soap. 2) Alcohol based hand sanitizers. Both will help. MRSA is just another bacteria in the face of soap and alcohol. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 they gave him no info about this at pre-op but we are trying to be well-prepared. thanks for the info so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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