<qa>  What is the most commonly used agent?Sodium hypochlorite at 10 has been widely used as antiseptic in patients on dialysis as well as for irrigation of wounds and burns. Since it has been used successfully in caring for the exit side of hemodialysis catheters, it is reasonable to propose its use for the insertion and care of central intravascular catheters, as well as for skin preparation before surgery. Alternatives for povidone-iodine, which is the agent most commonly used, are costly or ineffective. In a recent study perform by our group it was demonstrated that 10 sodium hypochlorite was not inferior than povidone-iodine. 