Antiseptic skin swab
Antiseptic skin swabs are an essential item in both medical and home settings, offering immediate antiseptic action to prevent infections and aid in pain relief. Their sterile design ensures safety and effectiveness in various situations, from routine clinical procedures to home settings.
Description
A device that is pre-soaked with an antiseptic and intended to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the skin; it may also include an anaesthetic to alleviate pain. It is typically designed as a sterile cotton swab (a pledget) on a plastic stick and used in the hospital environment, in the home, or carried for first aid to prevent infection and provide temporary pain and itching relief associated with minor cuts, scrapes, or burns. This is a single-use device.
