Alcohol wipes for injection. Price, size, composition

Alcohol wipes for injection Is a medical product that is used to perform primary antiseptic treatment of the skin surface. The price of products depends on the size and quality of the constituent components.

All alcohol wipes that are used before the injection are sterile. The use of these consumables allows you to prevent infection of soft tissues and the bloodstream by pathogenic microorganisms at the time of the injection.

Purpose and properties of alcohol wipes for injection

Alcohol wipes for injection are intended for external antiseptic treatment of the skin before it is punctured with a needle of a disposable syringe. Consumables of this type are used when performing intramuscular and intravenous injections.

Sterile wipes are also used in the venous catheterization of patients undergoing long-term drug therapy based on drip solutions.

Depending on the clinical situation, these medical products can be used for other purposes aimed at disinfecting surfaces and conducting antiseptic procedures. The price of consumables of this type starts at 0.75 rubles. for 1 pc.

The properties of alcohol wipes for intramuscular and intravenous injections are characterized by the pharmacological characteristics of the chemical components with which their tissue base is impregnated.

Antimicrobial properties

After treating the skin with alcohol wipes, the effect of suppressing the pathogenic activity of infectious microorganisms is achieved. In this case, a medical professional can safely perform an injection of a drug without fear of infection of soft tissues.

The average duration of preservation of the antibacterial effect of wipes after skin treatment is from 3 to 5 minutes. During this period of time, the nurse should give the injection.

Sterilizing properties

Subject to careful reprocessing of the skin surface of the body with alcohol wipes for injection, the effect of complete sterilization of the epithelium can be achieved.

This property of this type of consumables is in demand when preparing a patient for intravenous catheterization or minimally invasive surgery. To preserve the sterilization effect, re-treatment of the skin with napkins is required every 2-3 minutes.

Disinfectant properties

Sterile injectable wipes are used not only as an auxiliary disinfectant, but also allow for the primary disinfection of intact skin areas.

These products are used for hand hygiene, elimination of signs of biological contamination epithelial tissues before their further treatment with drugs with a more powerful antiseptic formula.

Canvas material

Alcohol napkins for injection (the price of products depends on the size) are made on the basis of paper or cloth-like material, which is characterized by increased strength. The antiseptic and disinfecting properties of the product are achieved due to the fact that it contains disinfectant solutions.

The paper or tissue base from which the napkins are made does not include chemical impurities that are dangerous to human health. Consumables of this type are completely hypoallergenic, which allows them to be used for the treatment of patients prone to allergic reactions. The density of the tissue or paper base of the napkin must not be less than 40 g per m2.

Impregnation composition

Sterile wipes for intravenous and intramuscular injection are produced on the basis of 2 components that perform an antiseptic function. Medical products of this type are manufactured with the addition of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.

The constituent components of the wipes are indicated on their outer side of the individual packaging, which has high barrier properties. Each napkin for injection contains at least 0.9 g of an alcohol solution of 70% concentration. This amount of disinfectant is sufficient to achieve a qualitative effect of disinfecting epithelial tissues in the area of ​​the injection.

Advantages

Alcohol wipes for injection (the price of this product is affordable for most consumers) have the following advantages that manifest themselves in the process of their practical application:

• high antiseptic efficacy, which has clinical evidence;
• the ability to quickly disinfect the skin surface of the body, in the area of ​​which the drug will be injected;
• a wide range of applications when the disinfecting properties of alcohol wipes are used to treat medical instruments, objects and surfaces that show signs of biological contamination;
• simplicity and practicality of the product (in order to disinfect hands or any part of the body, you just need to open the individual packaging with a napkin, and then wipe thoroughly skin);
• the absence of fragments of the tissue or paper base of the product after the alcohol solution has dried (epithelial tissues treated with an alcohol napkin remain sterile and absolutely clean);
• the universality of the antiseptic effect, since a solution of ethyl and isopropyl alcohol is detrimental affects most strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viral and fungal microorganisms;
• absolutely affordable cost of the product, which is much lower in comparison with other disinfectants and sterilizing agents;
• a quick period of drying of the alcohol solution after the disinfecting treatment of the skin (it is enough to wait from 20 to 30 seconds until the preparation has completely evaporated, and then the injection can be performed).

  

Alcohol-based sterile wipes can be used not only for antiseptic processing of epithelial tissues, but also used in the complex disinfection of objects environment. The advantages of this medical product are much greater than the disadvantages.

Flaws

Alcohol wipes for injections (the price of disinfectants starts from 75 kopecks per 1 piece) have the following disadvantages, which are manifested under the condition using this product for a long period of time:

• drying of epithelial tissues, which leads to premature death of the upper layer of cells, the effect of peeling of the skin appears;
• violation of the local water balance, which occurs due to the harmful effects of ethyl alcohol (this is one of the side effects of this product);
• high risk of developing local irritation that appears under the influence of the constituent components of the sterile napkin;
• consumables of this type cannot be used in relation to patients who have individual intolerance ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, as well as other medicines based on these substances (a local allergic reactions);
• the formation of microcracks that arise due to severely dry skin (in this case, additional use of moisturizing and wound healing creams may be required).

Most of the above disadvantages of sterile injectable wipes go unnoticed, since their use is short-term. The negative characteristics of these products become apparent when a person spends antiseptic treatment of the same skin area, drying it with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.

Types and sizes of napkins

The classification of alcohol wipes for injection is carried out on the basis of their chemical composition, properties and intended use.

Non sterile injection wipes

This type of consumables has high-quality alcohol impregnation with an active substance concentration of at least 70%. These wipes are used for short-term disinfection of the skin surface before injecting an injection solution.

They do not contain additional substances that can provide a pronounced antiseptic effect. Non-sterile alcohol wipes are approved for use for the primary cleaning of epithelial tissues from signs of biological contamination. In this case, the skin should not show signs of damage.

Antiseptic wipes for injection

Antiseptic wipes for intravenous and intramuscular injections are supplemented with a special mark that they contain not only ethyl or isopropyl alcohol is present, but also additional chemicals with a pronounced disinfecting effect.

Consumables of this type are characterized by a wider spectrum of antimicrobial action. Antiseptic wipes for injections are made only of non-woven material, and their distinctive feature is the increased area, which corresponds to 2 square meters. dm.

This type of medical product is used to disinfect the skin before injection. drugs, and is also used in the preparation of a patient before a surgical intervention.

Alcohol-based antiseptic wipes are especially in demand in infectious diseases wards, where there is a high risk of daily contact with various strains of viral and bacterial microorganisms. The use of these consumables allows you to achieve high-quality disinfection of epithelial tissues and treated surfaces.

Sterile injection wipes

This type of alcohol wipes is indicated for use in conditions with a very high risk of tissue infection. Sterilization of the patient's skin is carried out immediately before the injection of the drug solution. Each such napkin is impregnated with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol of 70% concentration with a dosage of at least 1 g.

Consumables of this type are packed in individual bags that are sterile and airtight. Depending on the production technology used by the pharmaceutical company, the composition of sterile injection wipes are added not only alcohol, but also other chemicals that provide the effect sterility.

According to the current quality standards, pharmaceutical companies produce alcohol wipes for injections, which have the following dimensions:

• 3.0 by 6.0 cm;
• 3.0 by 6.5 cm;
• 5.6 by 6.5 cm;
• 6.0 by 6.0 cm;
• 6.0 by 10.0 cm;
• 7.5 by 8.0 cm.

Smaller alcohol wipes are used exclusively for external treatment of the skin before injecting medicinal solutions. Consumables with a larger area can also be used to prepare a patient's epithelial tissue for surgery. The final cost depends on the size of the alcohol wipes.

What can wipes be used for besides injections?

Alcohol wipes for injection can be used for the following purposes, which also include an antiseptic surface treatments:

• disinfection of the skin of the hands after contact with a source of biological contamination, or before carrying out therapeutic manipulations;
• preparation of epithelial tissues before surgery, when it is required to achieve complete sterility of the surgical field (in this case, alcohol wipes are used as an adjuvant in combination with other potent drugs for sterilization);
• antimicrobial skin debridement before and after removal of the intravenous catheter;
• sterilizing treatment of surgical and other medical instruments, on the surface of which bacterial, viral or fungal microorganisms could have entered;
• cleaning the skin before puncture to collect venous blood.

With the help of alcohol wipes for injection, disinfectant treatment of environmental objects, surfaces of walls, tables, and door handles can be carried out. Consumables of this type are a universal antiseptic for daily use.

Terms of use

When using alcohol wipes for injection, the following rules must be observed:

• Use this type of disinfectant only for external use without treating mucous surfaces.
• Apply alcohol wipes on those areas of the skin, the integrity of which is not compromised by abrasions, ulcers and other open wounds.
• Do not use antiseptic wipes in the immediate vicinity of an open flame, as their alcohol base is flammable.
• Do not re-treat the skin with consumables that were previously used for disinfection purposes. All alcohol injection wipes are disposable.
• The opening of an individual package with an antiseptic agent should be carried out immediately before the start of the process of antiseptic skin treatment.

Compliance with the above rules will allow for high-quality disinfection of epithelial tissues, perform injection of a medicinal solution, as well as prevent infection of the body with pathogens of infectious diseases.

How to store alcohol wipes

Storage of alcohol wipes for injection should be carried out in a dark and cool room, where there are no signs of high humidity. Disinfectant packaging should be left out of the reach of children.

It is strictly forbidden to store an opened pack of consumables, since the effect of atmospheric air and direct sunlight leads to the evaporation of alcohol and the loss of their therapeutic properties.

The general shelf life of alcohol wipes for injection is 5 years, after which the products of this type must be disposed of.

Napkin manufacturers, prices

The table below lists the main pharmaceutical companies that manufacture quality alcohol injectable wipes, as well as the average prices for these products.

Manufacturer's name	Average cost of alcohol wipes
Grani company (RF)	The price of 1 napkin is 0.75 rubles. The minimum package of consumables is 400 pcs.
Farmel company (RF)	The price of 1 napkin is within 0.75 rubles. Disinfectants are packaged in packages of 150 pcs.
The company "M.K. Aseptic "(RF)	The price of 1 napkin is 0.90 rubles. The minimum package of consumables is 800 pcs.
Dalian Rongbang Medical Healthy Devices Co., Ltd (China)	The price of 1 napkin is 0.75 rubles. with a complete set of minimum packaging for 100 pcs.

Alcohol wipes for injections are a universal disinfectant, the intended purpose of which is is an antiseptic treatment of the skin surface before intramuscular or intravenous administration of the drug solution. Consumables of this type are also used for hand hygiene, disinfection of environmental objects.

Alcohol wipes with sterile properties are used to prepare the operating field before the start of surgery. The main advantage of these disinfectants is their high antiseptic efficiency, ease of use and absolutely affordable price.

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