SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
Skin preparation pad
| All Wales Contract: | ECG Electrodes, Diathermy plates, Defib pads |
| Sterility Status: | Non Sterile. |
| Usage Status: | Single use. |
Description
Also known as 'cardio preps'. Small pad with abrasive surface on one side andadhesive on the other.
Key areas where used
- Cardiology and other wards
Method of use
Pads are applied to finger tips of health care worker and the abrasive surface wiped over area of patients skin prior to the application ofelectrodes. Pads are used to remove the top layer of skin cells to improve contact and signal transmission.
Presentation
- In strips of 10
Sizes Required
- No specific sizes required, manufacturers produce 1size only
Nomenclature
| Coding System | Code | Description |
| NSV | FDK0441 | Preps Cardio |
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.| Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
| Cardio Preps | 2121 | Uno Medical |
Revision Details
| Editor | Pete Phillips |
| Revision No | 1.8 |
| Revision date | 2008/09/18 |
Please inform SMTL of any inaccuracies noted or changes requiredin this datacard.
Disclaimer
This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting forpurchasers in the NHS in Wales, and shouldnot be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturersof the devices.
Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes onlyand should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.
