3M Hand Hygiene Solutions. Solutions that recognize what hands are up against.

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1 3M Hand Hygiene Solutions Solutions that recognize what hands are up against.

2 Hand hygiene is recognized as the single most important factor in preventing healthcare-associated infections. But it s not an easy task when time is precious, and when the elements used to clean hands soap, water and brushes create conditions that actually increase shedding of bacteria from hands. Water. Brushes. Microbes. Your hands deserve better.

3 Situation: Surgical Hand Scrubbing Time is precious in the operating room. So although operating room personnel wouldn t think of not scrubbing before surgery, many often spend less than the recommended amount of time doing it. This can affect the efficacy of antisepsis. U.S. guidelines recommend that agents used for surgical hand scrubs should substantially reduce microorganisms on intact skin, contain a nonirritating antimicrobial preparation, have broad-spectrum activity, and be fast-acting and persistent. 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Prep provides rapid antimicrobial kill of a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including antibiotic-resistant strains, and provides persistence for up to 6 hours. Solution: 3M Avagard (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers The first and only FDA-approved waterless and brushless surgical hand antiseptic. Surgical hand-antisepsis protocols have required personnel to scrub with a brush. But this practice can damage the skin of personnel and result in increased shedding of bacteria from hands. Several studies indicate that neither a brush nor a sponge is necessary to reduce bacterial counts on the hands of surgical personnel to acceptable levels, especially when alcoholbased products are used. 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Prep is a brushless, scrubless hand antiseptic that contains 1% chlorhexidine gluconate solution and 61% w/w ethyl alcohol.

4 Situation: Hand Washing Though the importance of hand washing is well accepted, compliance with recommended hand washing procedures only averages approximately 40%. Obstacles to following facility protocol include understaffing, inconveniently located sinks, an unacceptable hand washing product, absence of paper towels or the presence of damaged skin caused by frequent hand washing. Alcohol-based hand rubs containing emollients were better tolerated by health care workers than washing hands with non-antimicrobial soaps or antimicrobial soaps. 3M Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic is more moisturizing and results in less redness and less skin breakdown with multiple daily uses than Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer with moisturizers. Solution: 3M Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers The waterless hand antiseptic with moisturizers that is CHG compatible, fragrance-free and latex glove compatible. One study conducted in an intensivecare unit demonstrated that it took nurses an average of 62 seconds to leave a patient's bedside, walk to a sink, wash their hands, and return to patient care. In contrast, an estimated one fourth as much time is required when using an alcohol-based hand rub placed at each patient s bedside. 3M Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic is available in pocket and pump bottle form, for convenient access. No special trips to a sink are required. It is CHG compatible and it kills more than 99% of harmful bacteria.

5 Situation: Hand Moisturizing Frequent hand washing is hard on hands. Surveys report approximately 75% of nurses have problems with their hands, including dry, scaly, cracked skin; red blotchy skin or stinging. Damaged skin can contribute to the onset of healthcare-associated infection. Provide health care providers with hand lotions or creams in order to minimize the occurrence of irritant contact dermatitis associated with hand antisepsis or handwashing. 3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion contains emollients for moisturizing and preventing dry skin. It can be used under latex gloves and does not affect the activity of chlorhexidine gluconate. Also, studies demonstrate that several hand lotions have reduced skin scaling and cracking, which may reduce microbial shedding from hands. 3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion replenishes and soothes skin, making it easier for personnel to comply with facility policy concerning proper hand hygiene. Solution: 3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and does not break down latex or synthetic gloves.

6 Ordering Information Catalog No. Product Name Description Volume Items/Case M Avagard (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Dispenser 16 fl. oz. 8 Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical bottle (500 ml) and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers M Avagard Dispenser and Foot Pump Use with M Avagard Dispenser and Hand Pump Use with M Avagard Replacement Foot Pump Use with M Avagard Nail Cleaners 150/bx (6 bx/cs) M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion Pump bottle 16 fl. oz. 12 CHG Compatible M Avagard (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Personal size.34 fl. oz. 40 Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical bottle (10 ml) and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion Pocket size 2 fl. oz. 48 CHG Compatible (59 ml) M Avagard D (Ethyl Alcohol, 61% w/w) Pocket size 3 fl. oz. 48 Instant Hand Antiseptic CHG Compatible (88 ml) M Avagard D (Ethyl Alcohol, 61% w/w) Pump Bottle 16 fl. oz. 12 Instant Hand Antiseptic CHG Compatible (500 ml) M Avagard Wall Bracket Use with M Avagard Wall Bracket with Secure Top Use with Bibliography: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guideline for hand hygiene in health-care settings. MMWR 2002;51(RR16):1. For more information Contact your 3M Sales Representative, call the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline at or log on to prep. These products can be ordered from your local distributor. Outside the United States, contact the local 3M subsidiary. Health Care 3M Center, Building 275-4W-02 St. Paul, MN USA healthcare@3m.com 3M Canada Post Office Box 5757 London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Canada % Pre-consumer waste paper 10% Post-consumer waste paper Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 3M All rights reserved (93.5)ii