Dakin's solution

Da·kin's solution (dknz)

n.

Buffered sodium hypochlorite solution, used as a bactericidal irrigant of open wounds.

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Dakin's solution

an aqueous solution containing sodium hypochlorite and sodium bicarbonate; used in enormous quantities when veterinary surgery was a barnyard and kitchen table practice, and infected wounds were the norm. It was in general use as a local antibacterial and to irrigate wounds.