Science Daily: Clean Or Boiled Tap Water Is As Good As Saline At Cleaning Acute Wounds, Study Finds Clean Or Boiled Tap Water Is As Good As Saline At Cleaning Acute Wounds, Study Finds Medscape: A Reader Responds to "Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?" Finally there is some plain common sense in the ways of cleansing acute wounds. [1] I've used both tap water and saline, and honestly saw no appreciable difference other than the cost. I ran a rural ...

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A Reader Responds to "Should We Use Saline or Tap Water for Cleansing Wounds?" Becker's Hospital Review: Saline water vs. soap: Which is better for cleaning wounds? A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows soap and water is less effective than saline water at cleaning wounds, a finding that could result in significant cost savings. Hospitals across the country are struggling with a shortage of one of their essential medical supplies.

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Manufacturers are rationing saline solution — essentially pharmaceutical-grade saltwater. The ... EurekAlert!: Saline water better than soap and water for cleaning wounds, researchers find Saline water better than soap and water for cleaning wounds, researchers find News Medical: Better, safer treatment option than saline solution may be available for hospital patients A new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City finds there may be a better and safer treatment option for emergency department and hospital patients than saline solution, ... Better, safer treatment option than saline solution may be available for hospital patients