- Used for medical examinations, medication application, and various non-medical tasks like arts and crafts.
Uses
- Oral examinations:
- The primary use is to gently depress the tongue to allow healthcare professionals to examine the mouth, throat, and tonsils
- Applying medication:
- It can be used to spread ointments, creams, or mix medications
- First aid:
- The depressors can be used to create temporary small splints
- Beauty applications:
- They are often used as wax applicators in salons
- Arts and crafts:
- The clean, smooth wood makes them suitable for various projects, such as plant markers or building models
- Laboratory use:
- They can be used for handling samples due to their smooth, flat surface
Features
- Material:
- Made from clean, smooth hardwood
- Dimensions:
- They measure 6 inches (15.24 cm) in length and approximately 0.68 inches (17.5 mm) in width, a "senior" size
- Safety/Comfort:
- They feature precision-cut, polished, splinter-free edges to ensure patient safety and comfort during use
- Sensory neutrality:
- They are unflavored, odorless, and tasteless to avoid interfering with patient sensitivity or experience
- Sterility:
- They are non-sterile, making them cost-effective for general-purpose, low-risk applications
- Latex-free:
- The product is not made with natural rubber latex
Benefits
- Patient comfort:
- The smooth, high-quality wood finish and lack of taste/odor provide a comfortable experience during examinations
- Reliability for professionals:
- The sturdy, durable construction provides a consistent, reliable tool for clinicians, ensuring stability and rigidity during use
- Cost-effectiveness:
- The non-sterile design makes them a more economical choice for applications where sterility is not required
- Hygiene:
- Designed for single-use and disposal, supporting safe and hygienic practices by preventing cross-contamination
- Versatility:
- The multi-functional nature of the product streamlines various medical procedures and makes it a useful tool in multiple settings beyond healthcare
Contents:
- 500 6" Tongue Depressors per Box
- 10 Boxes per case
