Alcohol prep pads is usually made of a piece of clean cotton dipped in about 75% medical alcohol solution. Its composition contains 75% ethanol, so it has the function of sterilization and disinfection. The main functions of alcohol cotton sheet are as follows:
1. It can be used to wipe the skin before injection in the hospital, wipe and disinfect the tools before operation, and disinfect the newborn’s navel with alcohol cotton. Traditional Chinese medicine cupping also uses alcohol cotton, dipped in 95% alcohol, ignited alcohol cotton can be used for cupping, clean, pollution-free and convenient.
2. In addition to being used in hospitals, it also plays an important role in daily life. The simplest is for debridement and infection prevention. If you accidentally scratch or cut the skin, you can first use alcohol cotton to wipe the skin around the wound, and then stick a band aid, which is safe and comfortable, and prevents the invasion of bacteria. Adolescent face may grow acne, then carry a few pieces of alcohol cotton, often wipe the skin, not only remove the discomfort, but also can prevent cross infection caused by hand to grasp. It’s easy to cause ear inflammation after drilling ear holes. It’s easy to wipe it sooner or later.
3. The alcohol cotton sheet can also be used for cleaning high-grade lamps, wiping and dedusting when the electronic products are coated. After wiping, the alcohol volatilizes without residue.
It’s easy to carry alcohol cotton. You can take one or two pieces with you. When you go out, you can wipe the public armrest for disinfection.