Alcohol prep pad is generally made of a piece of clean cotton dipped in a 75% medical alcohol solution. Its composition contains 75% ethanol, so it has the effect of sterilization and disinfection. The main functions of alcohol prep pads are as follows:
- It is used in the hospital to wipe the skin before injection, to wipe and disinfect the tools before surgery, and alcohol cotton can also be used to disinfect newborns when cutting the belly button. Alcohol prep padis also used for cupping in traditional Chinese medicine. After being dipped in 95% ethanol, it can be used for cupping after igniting the alcohol cotton. It is clean, pollution-free and convenient.
- In addition to being used in hospitals, it has also played a great role in life. The simplest is for debridement and infection prevention. If you accidentally scrape or cut your skin, you can wipe the skin around the wound with an alcohol swab, and then put a band-aid on it, which is safe and comfortable, and prevents the invasion of bacteria. Adolescents may have acne on the face. At this time, carry a few alcohol cotton pads with you and wipe the skin frequently, which will not only clear the discomfort, but also prevent cross-infection caused by scratching with your hands. Ear piercing is easy to cause ear inflammation, and sooner or later, the inflammation will disappear quickly.
- Alcohol preppads can also be used to clean high-end lamps, wipe and remove dust when electronic products are pasted, and the alcohol evaporates after wiping, leaving no residue. Alcohol preppads are easy to carry, and everyone can carry one or two with them, and they can be disinfected by wiping the public handrails when going out.