Sponge baths

Studies indicate that isopropyl alcohol may be substantially better absorbed by the dermal route than had previously been believed, although significant toxicity by this route would require prolonged exposure. Delayed dermal absorption rather than inhalation may account for a number of pediatric poisonings that have occurred after repeated or prolonged sponged bathing with isopropyl alcohol to reduce fever. In several cases symptoms have included respiratory distress, stupor, and coma. Recovery was complete within 36 hours. Hypersensitivity characterized by delayed eczematous reactions have occasionally been observed after dermal contact with isopropyl alcohol. ... 

Give sponge bath discard sponge or washcloth as radioactive waste. 

A more effective way of delivering the antimicrobial may not be via a shower, but direct application to the proposed surgical site via a sponge bath type of application. This would provide at least two advantages. First, because the topical antimicrobial would not have to be diluted as in a shower, the concentration could be less—say 2% or 1%—and still be effective. Additionally, the drug would be less likely to come into contact with eyes or eardrums, eliminating a safety concern. 

B. inhaiation. The odor of isopropyl alcohol can be detected at an air level of 40-200 ppm. The recommended workplace limit (ACGIH TLV-TWA) is 400 ppm (983 mg/m ) as an 8-hour time-weighted average. The air level considered immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) is 2000 ppm. Toxicity has been reported in children after isopropyl alcohol sponge baths, probably owing mainly to inhalation as well as skin absorption. 

Bade-salz, n. bath salt, -schwamm, m. bath sponge, -aeife /. bath soap, -wanne, /. bath tub. 

Fig. 3.25.1. Porous structure of collagen sponge produced by freezing in a cryogenic bath at -25 °C and subsequently freeze dried (scanning electron microscope, white bar = 1 mm) (from 13.67]).

P.Y.13 is extensively used in the rubber industry. It is fast to vulcanization and bleeding in natural rubber. Due to its excellent fastness to water the pigment can be applied for bathing articles, sponges and sealing rubbers for preservation glasses. 

Metals Soluble in Nitric Acid. — Strongly ignite 2 gm. of platinic chloride. A residue of platinum sponge weighing 0.752 gm. should be obtained. Digest this residue with dilute nitric acid (5 cc. of nitric acid and 20 cc. of water) on the water-bath for fifteen minutes, then filter, evaporate the filtrate on the water-bath, and ignite the residue so obtained. The weight of the latter should not exceed 0.005 gm. 

NOTE A white scum of calcium sulfite may occur on films processed in high-sulfite, low-alkalinity developers. This scum is soluble in acid stop baths and in fresh acid fixing baths, especially if the film is well agitated. It is slowly soluble in water and may also be wiped or sponged off wet film, although light deposits may not be noticed until the film is dry. Kodak SB-5 Non-swelling Acid Rinse Bath is recommended for its removal. 

Gordon, G., Schoenberg, C.O., and Winder, L.C., Personal cleansing system comprising a polymeric diamond-mesh bath sponge and a liquid cleanser with moisturizer, U.S. Patent 6,066,607, May 23, 2000. 

Sponging or tepid baths may also be helpful. Tepid water is better than cold water as cold water can cause vasoconstriction and a subsequent further increase in temperature. 

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