10 Neutropenic Precautions
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Neutropenic Precaution #8: Wash Often
At any one time, we will have millions of bacteria living on even a tiny patch of our skin. These usually present little threat to us as our skin provides an effective protective barrier, although even the smallest of wounds could allow them to get in. Even then, our immune system is usually effective at protecting us but a neutropenic person isn’t so fortunate.
While we cannot, and probably should not, eliminate all bacteria, we should at least try to limit how many of them we have on our skin. This can be helped by washing regularly, particularly your hands as they are likely to come into contact with bacteria-laden objects.
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