What are the evidence-based benefits of using alcohol wipes prior to phlebotomy procedures in reducing infection risks?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18860576
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Abstract

The use of alcohol wipes prior to phlebotomy is part of standard guidelines for infection control, helping to reduce the risk of bacterial infections.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infection Control in Healthcare Surgical site infection prevention Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN