Alcohol pads can be used to remove bacteria from the surfaces of thermometers and stethoscopes before use. This also helps prevent the transmission of infection-causing viruses and bacteria from patient to patient.
A cotton tip wood applicator, also known as a cotton swab or cotton bud, is a small handheld tool commonly used for various purposes in personal care, hygiene, and medical applications. It consists of a slender wooden or plastic handle with a tightly wound cotton tip on one end.