2-Propanol (Isopropyl Alcohol)

An isomer of 1-PROPANOL. It is a colorless liquid having disinfectant properties. It is used in the manufacture of acetone and its derivatives and as a solvent. Topically, it is used as an antiseptic.

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Networked: 291 relevant articles (8 outcomes, 29 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Kraut, Jeffrey A: 3 articles (10/2011 - 01/2008)
2.	Pellegrini, Joseph E: 3 articles (08/2011 - 04/2003)
3.	Clet, Guillaume: 3 articles (11/2006 - 08/2005)
4.	Houalla, Marwan: 3 articles (11/2006 - 08/2005)
5.	Grove, David: 2 articles (07/2015 - 03/2014)
6.	Dweik, Raed A: 2 articles (07/2015 - 03/2014)
7.	Smith, David: 2 articles (12/2008 - 01/2006)
8.	Muscarella, Lawrence F: 2 articles (10/2007 - 09/2006)
9.	Lebarbier, Vanessa: 2 articles (11/2006 - 07/2006)
10.	Moorer, W R: 2 articles (10/2003 - 08/2003)

Related Diseases

1.	Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) 05/01/1999 - "To evaluate whether isopropyl alcohol vapor is an effective treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting. " 10/01/2004 - "When asked, "Why?'' the response often was, "Because it works.'' The following article describes the use of inhalation of isopropyl alcohol as a treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting. " 03/01/2002 - "Isopropyl alcohol inhalation: alternative treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting." 02/01/2004 - "Aromatherapy with peppermint, isopropyl alcohol, or placebo is equally effective in relieving postoperative nausea." 10/01/2015 - "The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of controlled breathing (CB), with and without aromatherapy (isopropyl alcohol [IPA]), in the treatment of postoperative nausea (PON) in adult females undergoing elective outpatient laparoscopic procedures. "
2.	Infection 09/01/2011 - "Hospital acquired infection is inversely related to utilization of isopropyl alcohol and tissue paper pulls--a prospective observational study." 07/01/2004 - "A randomized trial and nonrandomized clinical experience have demonstrated lower rates of infection and longer device survival when 70% isopropyl alcohol is used as the antimicrobial solution with the LifeSite. " 02/01/2002 - "The valve is designed to allow cleansing of the valve, valve pocket, and buttonhole site with 70% isopropyl alcohol before and after each use to minimize the risk of infection. " 12/01/2001 - "Group I (control of infection) remained without further treatment after experimental infections, groups II-IV received a single treatment by spraying at the day of infection with isopropanol (70%) (negative control), water (mechanic control) and the antimycotic agent (treated group), respectively. " 12/01/2014 - "Using isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly remove all gel before application of chlorhexidine was associated with reduced rates of postsurgical infection at our institution."
3.	Dehydration (Water Stress) 07/08/2015 - "The density of acid surface sites was determined quantitatively using an isopropanol dehydration test. " 06/15/2014 - "Moreover, the pervaporation performance of as-prepared PECNMs was evaluated with dehydration of 10 wt.% aqueous isopropanol mixtures, and the PECNMs exhibited a flux of 2,400 gm(-2)h(-1) with a high separation factor of 4491 at 70°C." 04/16/2008 - "Catalytic dehydration of 2-propanol on (WO3)3 clusters on TiO2(110)." 11/16/2006 - "A direct relationship was observed between the concentration of Brønsted acid sites and the catalytic activity for 2-propanol dehydration. " 07/20/2006 - "A direct relationship was observed between the abundance of Brønsted acid sites and the catalytic activity for 2-propanol dehydration. "
4.	Ketosis 08/01/2000 - "His condition improved with treatment of the ketoacidosis, and he subsequently denied any exposure to isopropyl alcohol prior to presentation to the hospital. " 01/16/2013 - "The detection of trace serum isopropanol prompted a discussion of alcohol ketoacidosis versus toxic isopropanol ingestion or a combination of both, including comparisons with citations in current literature. " 01/16/2013 - "Ketoacidosis and trace amounts of isopropanol in a chronic alcoholic patient." 05/01/2012 - "Postmortem detection of isopropanol in ketoacidosis." 10/01/2011 - "Re: Ketoacidosis with unexpected serum isopropyl alcohol."
5.	Burns 11/01/1992 - "The wider availability of isopropyl alcohol makes it potentially the most useful treatment for these small burns. " 08/01/2004 - "[Neonatal accidental burn by isopropyl alcohol]." 01/01/1989 - "Estimation of lipid peroxidation products in the isopropanol extracted phase of blood from patients with burns was of diagnostically important." 01/01/1989 - "Diagnostic and prognostic validity of lipid peroxidation products estimation was studied in heptane-isopropanol extracts of blood from healthy persons and patients with burns. " 03/01/1986 - "A contributory cause of death was isopropyl alcohol intoxication resulting from application of this chemical to the burns."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Ondansetron (Zofran)
2.	Chlorhexidine
3.	Phenol (Carbolic Acid)
4.	Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol)
5.	Mineral Oil (Liquid Paraffin)
6.	borax
7.	Hemoglobins (Hemoglobin)
8.	Iodine
9.	chloroxylenol (Dettol)
10.	Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Catheters
2.	General Anesthesia
3.	Aromatherapy
4.	Transplants (Transplant)
5.	Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)