Patient's question:
A child goes to the hospital for a blood test. The doctor uses a cotton swab dipped in povidone-iodine to clean the area where the blood will be drawn, and then uses the used cotton swab to press the needle site when withdrawing the needle. The cotton swabs have all come into contact with the doctor's gloves. What viruses could be transmitted this way?Doctor's answer:
A child goes to the hospital for a blood test. The doctor uses a cotton swab dipped in povidone-iodine to clean the area where the blood will be drawn, and then uses a used cotton swab to press the needle hole when withdrawing the needle. Although this is not a standard procedure, using a cotton swab that you have used to press the needle hole will never cause a viral infection. I hope you don’t need to worry about it. If any further problems arise, please contact the local hospital promptly.The above advice is for the question "A child goes to the hospital for a blood test, and the doctor uses a cotton swab dipped in povidone-iodine to clean the area where the blood will be drawn." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!