ALCOHOL SWAB

Alcohol swabs, also known as alcohol prep pads or alcohol wipes, are gauze pads soaked with alcohol. They are the go-to antiseptic wipes for cleaning a patch of skin prior to a needle puncture, injection, or minor pre-operation to prevent infections from bacteria. In some cases, it also offers relief from minor wounds. Being antiseptic, medical alcohol swabs prevent the reproduction and growth of microorganisms. They are applied to skin to reduce the possibility of sepsis, infection, or putrefaction.