[Skin antisepsis with 0.05% sodium hypochlorite before the insertion of a peripheral venous catheter in adults, children and newborns].

Introduction: Antisepsis of the skin of adults, children and newborns before the insertion of a peripheral venous catheter (PVC) reduces the risk of catheter related infections (CRI). Data on the effectiveness of electrolytic sodium hypochlorite are missing.

Methods: An explorative study was conducted on children, adults and newborns admitted to hospital and with skin antisepsis with sodium hypoclorite 0.