Prior to culturing a suspected exit site infection, should the exit site area be cleansed prior to the swab culture? If so, how should the care be cleansed?

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Anonymous asked September 13, 2024

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AskTheExpertTeam ⋅ ⋅ September 13, 2024

No I would just swab it if it looks like it might be infected

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AskTheExpertTeam ⋅ ⋅ October 15, 2024

Take the swab first before cleaning. I clean with povidone.

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