What is the Difference Between Disposable Medical Cotton Swabs and Ordinary Cotton Swabs?

In our daily use, we generally do not make any difference between disposable medical cotton swabs and ordinary cotton swabs, but compared with ordinary cotton swabs, disposable medical cotton swabs have a better disinfection effect, especially when we are dealing with minor wounds When using disposable medical cotton swabs, the disinfection effect is better.

1. The difference between disposable medical cotton swabs and ordinary cotton swabs

In terms of disinfection, disposable medical cotton swabs are better than ordinary cotton swabs. Disposable medical cotton swabs are generally professionally sterilized, and they are in direct contact with the wound when used, and the effect is better. Disposable medical cotton swabs are not only commonly used in families, but also in some medical units. Medical cotton swabs greatly facilitate medical workers, and also play a good clinical role, which cannot be replaced by ordinary cotton swabs.

Disposable medical cotton swabs are also made of better materials than ordinary cotton swabs. Disposable medical cotton swabs are made of medical professional absorbent cotton, which is sterilized at high temperature during production to ensure the purity of its raw materials and no pollution. Secondly, natural wood is used to produce The process has undergone strict checks, and each level can ensure aseptic production operations, and the cotton tip of the medical cotton swab is also a tight, impurity-free, elastic white fiber, while the ordinary cotton swab is made of ordinary ordinary cotton. It is far inferior to medical cotton swabs.

When purchasing a disposable medical cotton swabs, you should check whether there is air leakage in the packaging, whether the medical cotton swab has macula, stains, etc. The cotton swab should be smooth and firm, without sharp objects such as external thorns, because this is a disposable medical cotton swab, so It should be thrown away after use, and should not be reused. It should also be stored in a cool and dry place, and the package should be sealed tightly, and it should not be placed in a place where children can easily touch it.

2. The validity period of the medical cotton swab after opening

Medical cotton swabs generally directly contact the patient's wound, which requires relatively high sterilization. In addition, for the selection of absorbent cotton raw materials for making cotton swabs, raw materials that meet the requirements of national standards and industry standards must be selected. There is also the requirement for the quality of the bar, whether it is a plastic bar, a paper bar or a wooden bar, it should meet the specified requirements, and can withstand a certain external force without permanent deformation or breakage. The correct way to use the medical cotton swab is to open the bag and use it. The wound can be treated directly. But note that cotton swabs should be stored in a room with a relative humidity of not more than 80%, no corrosive gases and well-ventilated, to avoid high temperature. Generally, medical cotton swabs are valid for two years. As for how long it can be used after opening, it depends on the shelf life. At the same time, the storage must be scientific and correct so that it can be used for a longer time.