Research Article

5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study

Volume: 13 Number: 2 July 31, 2025
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5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study

Abstract

ABSTRACT Aim: In peripheral intravenous catheterization applications, procedural problems may cause local or systemic infections. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effect of 5% Sodium Bicarbonate in skin antisepsis before catheterization. Material and Method: The study was randomized, single blind and experimental. In the study, skin antisepsis was used with 5% sodium bicarbonate before peripheral intravenous catheterization. Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% and alcohol 70% were used as a comparison group. The catheter was inserted after antisepsis was applied. One and 24 hours after catheterization, skin swabs were taken and analyzed. Local and systemic infection findings and vital signs were measured every 12 hours. Results: 5% Sodium Bicarbonate showed antimicrobial effect in skin antisepsis. There was no evidence of systemic infection and vital signs were within normal limits. The most common bacterial subtype was Staphylococcus hominis, which was found in skin swabs of 8.1% of the children. Conclusions: The 5% sodium bicarbonate may be an effective and cost-effective agent for skin antisepsis in children. It can be used for skin antisepsis before peripheral intravenous catheterization. The efficacy of different concentrations of sodium bicarbonate solutions should be investigated.

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Ethical Statement

Ethics committee approval was obtained from the Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Clinical Research Ethics Committee (10/07/2018/347).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Paediatrics (Other), Pediatric Health and Illnesses Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2025

Submission Date

July 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
Şimşek, A., Yıldız, S., & Apak, H. (2025). 5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pediatric Practice and Research, 13(2), 33-39. https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1733716
AMA
1.Şimşek A, Yıldız S, Apak H. 5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study. pediatr pract res. 2025;13(2):33-39. doi:10.21765/pprjournal.1733716
Chicago
Şimşek, Ayşegül, Suzan Yıldız, and Hilmi Apak. 2025. “5% NaHCO3 for Skin Antisepsis in Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”. Pediatric Practice and Research 13 (2): 33-39. https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1733716.
EndNote
Şimşek A, Yıldız S, Apak H (July 1, 2025) 5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study. Pediatric Practice and Research 13 2 33–39.
IEEE
[1]A. Şimşek, S. Yıldız, and H. Apak, “5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study”, pediatr pract res, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 33–39, July 2025, doi: 10.21765/pprjournal.1733716.
ISNAD
Şimşek, Ayşegül - Yıldız, Suzan - Apak, Hilmi. “5% NaHCO3 for Skin Antisepsis in Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”. Pediatric Practice and Research 13/2 (July 1, 2025): 33-39. https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1733716.
JAMA
1.Şimşek A, Yıldız S, Apak H. 5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study. pediatr pract res. 2025;13:33–39.
MLA
Şimşek, Ayşegül, et al. “5% NaHCO3 for Skin Antisepsis in Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Children: A Randomized Controlled Study”. Pediatric Practice and Research, vol. 13, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 33-39, doi:10.21765/pprjournal.1733716.
Vancouver
1.Ayşegül Şimşek, Suzan Yıldız, Hilmi Apak. 5% NaHCO3 for skin antisepsis in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children: A Randomized Controlled Study. pediatr pract res. 2025 Jul. 1;13(2):33-9. doi:10.21765/pprjournal.1733716