Antiseptic bactericidal wipes are used for disinfecting various surfaces and for first aid. Thanks to them, you can process the skin, as well as surrounding objects. Consider what types of antiseptic wipes are and how to properly use bactericidal wipes from the first-aid kit.
Alcoholic bactericidal wipes
The most popular are napkins impregnated with an alcohol solution. They are widely used in medicine to disinfect human skin at the time of first aid. These wipes are available in rolls or in individual packages.
For impregnation, a solution based on isopropyl alcohol is used. It is able to destroy the protective shell of microorganisms, thereby neutralizing them. Ethanol also has this property, which is also often used for the production of antiseptic wipes. In order to neutralize pathogenic microorganisms on various surfaces, the concentration of this substance in the solution should be at least 20%, for skin disinfection - at least 60%.
How to use bactericidal wipes? For use in medical institutions, alcohol wipes can be divided into injection and general purpose wipes. Injection wipes are small and packaged in individual packages. They serve to disinfect the skin during injections and injections.
Alcohol-free bactericidal wipes
Slightly less common in medicine, but alcohol-free wipes are quickly gaining popularity. They are saturated with a solution, the main active components of which are guanidine and QAS (Quaternary ammonium compounds). These wipes are used in dentistry and for anesthesia, they are often used to disinfect various instruments and surfaces.
How to use bactericidal wipes? More often alcohol-free wipes are used in everyday life for treating hands, disinfecting surfaces and objects. They can be used for the hygiene of young children.
How to use bactericidal wipes
Antiseptic wipes are used in various fields. They are useful in medicine, because they are often put in car kits. We single out the main methods of using bactericidal napkins:
- hand disinfection;
- disinfection of medical equipment;
- treatment of small skin areas before injection;
- wound treatment;
- disinfection of feet and shoes in order to prevent infection by fungus;
- treatment of large areas of skin to prevent pressure sores.
How to use bactericidal wipes from a first-aid kit? First you need to rinse the wound with clean water or a disinfectant solution. Then you need to remove foreign bodies from it. From above, it is necessary to apply a bactericidal napkin and fix it with a bandage or adhesive.
Thus, antiseptic wipes are an indispensable tool in medical institutions and everyday life. We examined how to properly use bactericidal wipes. It is advisable to always keep them handy. Disinfectants can save from infection with various infections and fungus, so do not neglect their use.