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 cyto brush, also known as a cervical brush or cytobrush, is a medical device used in gynecological examinations to collect cells from the cervix for cytology testing, such as a Pap smear. It is specifically designed to obtain cellular samples from the surface of the cervix, which can then be examined under a microscope for the detection of abnormal cells or signs of cervical cancer.