Potassium permanganate usage process
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2024-07-23 00:00
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The usage process of potassium permanganate varies depending on its purpose and concentration, but generally follows these basic steps:
I. Preparation Stage
- Choose a suitable container : Ensure the container is clean and suitable for storing potassium permanganate solution. Avoid using metal containers, as potassium permanganate may react with metals.
- Prepare water source : Usually use regular tap water for household drinking. Boil and cool to a suitable temperature (generally 20~30℃ or adjust according to specific needs). Note: When preparing potassium permanganate aqueous solution, use cold water to dissolve it, and then add warm water at an appropriate temperature after dissolving.
II. Solution Preparation
- Determine concentration : Determine the concentration of potassium permanganate according to specific needs (such as treating diseases, disinfection, etc.). For example, when used for acute dermatitis or acute eczema, the concentration is generally 1:4000; when used for small ulcers, the concentration may be 1:1000.
- Calculate the amount used : Calculate the amount of potassium permanganate needed based on the concentration and the required amount of solution. For example, if you need to prepare a 1:4000 solution with a total volume of 400ml, you need to take 1 potassium permanganate tablet (assuming each tablet has a moderate content) or the corresponding amount of potassium permanganate powder.
- Dissolve : Slowly add potassium permanganate to the prepared cold water, stirring constantly until completely dissolved. Be careful to avoid direct contact with potassium permanganate to prevent skin corrosion.
- Adjust temperature : After the potassium permanganate is completely dissolved, add warm water at an appropriate temperature as needed to adjust to a suitable water temperature (e.g., when taking a sitz bath, the water temperature is controlled at 40℃~43℃).
III. Usage Stage
- Cleaning or wet compress : Clean or apply a wet compress according to specific needs. For example, when cleaning the skin, use a cotton swab or gauze dipped in potassium permanganate solution to gently wipe the affected area; when applying a wet compress, soak the gauze and apply it to the affected area for about 10 minutes.
- Sitz bath : If used for sitz bath treatment of inflammation in the anus, perineum, etc., or hemorrhoids, anal fissures, etc., immerse the affected area in the potassium permanganate solution. The sitz bath time is generally 15~20 minutes. Keep the water temperature suitable to avoid burns.
- Disinfecting utensils : If used to disinfect fruits and vegetables, tableware, etc., dilute the potassium permanganate solution to an appropriate concentration, then soak or wipe the surface of the utensils, and then rinse with clean water.
IV. Precautions
- Avoid accidental ingestion : Potassium permanganate is for external use only and should not be taken orally. Accidental ingestion may lead to serious consequences.
- Protect eyes : Avoid splashing potassium permanganate solution into the eyes. If accidentally splashed, rinse immediately with clean water and seek medical attention.
- Control concentration : Avoid using potassium permanganate solution at too high a concentration to prevent corrosive burns to the skin.
- Avoid long-term use : Although potassium permanganate has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, long-term use may cause certain harm to the body. Therefore, it is recommended to use it in moderation as prescribed by a doctor.
- Safe storage : Store potassium permanganate out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse.
The above information is for reference only. The specific usage process should be adjusted according to the actual situation and doctor's advice. If you have any questions or discomfort, please consult a doctor in time.
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