Sodium Hypochlorite Usage During Covid-19 – Reassurance or a Menace
Sreeshyla
Dr. Sreeshyla, HS Department of Oral Pathology & amp; Microbiology JSS Dental College & Hospital A Constituent College of JSS AHER Mysuru (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript received on 24 January 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 February 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 February 2023 | Manuscript published on 28 February 2023 | PP: 19-22 | Volume-3 Issue-2, February 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijapsr.C4013043323 | DOI: 10.54105/ijapsr.C4013.03020223
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Abstract: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a highly essential chemical compound used regularly under numerous circumstances. It is a clear, yellowish liquid that is inflammable and a strong oxidant. It has been used for many years and is recommended as the disinfectant of choice to prevent the spread of infection and cross-infection between healthcare professionals and patients. The current COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated its use in abundance not only in healthcare units, but also in public places. It is like a double-edged sword that requires careful follow-up of a set of protocols and precautions during its use to avoid its side effects and health problems among healthcare workers and the public.
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, Sodium Hypochlorite, Disinfection, Microorganisms.
Scope of the Article: Medicinal Chemistry