Alcohol swabs, also known as alcohol prep pads, are sterile disposable pads saturated with isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. They are commonly used in healthcare settings and for personal hygiene to clean and disinfect skin surfaces before medical procedures, injections, or other applications. Here are key features and uses of alcohol swabs:
- Antiseptic Cleaning:
- Individual Packaging:
- Convenience:
- Injection Site Preparation:
- Wound Care:
- Blood Glucose Testing:
- Peripheral IV Insertion:
- Port Disinfection:
- Disinfection of Small Objects: