ATP fluorescence detection swabs have a number of applications in the medical field, mainly including the following aspects:

Surgical Instruments: Surgical instruments come into direct contact with patients’ tissues and blood. Inadequate disinfection may lead to cross-infection. ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used to quickly detect the surface of these instruments after cleaning and disinfection, such as laparoscopes, scalpels, forceps, etc. This can promptly identify whether there are residual biological substances, ensuring that the instruments meet the aseptic standards and reducing the risk of surgical infections.
Endoscopes: Endoscopes enter the body cavities or ducts of the human body during use and are likely to be attached with a large number of microorganisms. ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used to detect the surface and the inner lumen of gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, etc., to determine whether the cleaning and disinfection are in place and avoid the spread of infectious diseases caused by endoscope contamination.
Dental Instruments: Dental instruments such as dental drills, dental forceps, and oral mirrors will come into contact with patients’ oral mucosa and blood during treatment and also require strict disinfection. ATP fluorescence detection swabs can quickly evaluate the disinfection effect of these instruments and ensure the safety of dental diagnosis and treatment.

Ward Environment: Wards are places where patients receive treatment and rehabilitation, and their hygiene status directly affects patients’ recovery. By using ATP fluorescence detection swabs to detect hospital beds, bedside tables, door handles, floors, etc. in the wards, the effect of daily cleaning work can be understood, cleaning dead corners can be found in a timely manner, and a basis can be provided for adjusting the cleaning strategy to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses in the wards.
Operating Room Environment: The operating room has extremely high requirements for hygiene. Any minor contamination may lead to surgical infections. ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used to detect the surfaces of operating tables, shadowless lamps, instrument tables, walls, floors, etc. in the operating room to ensure that the operating room environment meets the aseptic standards and provides a guarantee for the smooth progress of surgeries.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Patients in the ICU are seriously ill and have low immunity, making them more vulnerable to infections. Frequent detection of the surfaces of equipment, bed rails, ventilator tubes, etc. in the ICU with ATP fluorescence detection swabs helps to identify potential sources of pollution in a timely manner, strengthen infection prevention and control measures, and improve the quality of care in the ICU.

Detection of the Effect of Daily Hand Cleaning: The hands of medical staff are an important medium for the transmission of pathogens. Before and after performing medical operations, ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used to detect the hands, which can quickly determine whether the hand cleaning is thorough and whether there are still residual microorganisms. For example, after a nurse changes the dressing for a patient or a doctor washes hands before surgery, ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used for detection, prompting medical staff to strictly abide by hand hygiene norms.
Evaluation of the Effect of Hand Disinfection Products: Different hand disinfection products may have different disinfection effects. Through ATP fluorescence detection swabs, the disinfection effects of hand sanitizers and hand disinfectants of different brands and types can be compared, providing a basis for hospitals to select appropriate hand disinfection products and ensuring the effectiveness of hand disinfection for medical staff.

Detection of Wound Infections: For patients’ wound surfaces, ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used for sampling and detection, which can quickly determine whether there is a microbial infection in the wound and the degree of infection. Doctors can adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner according to the detection results and take corresponding anti-infection measures to promote wound healing.
Screening of Respiratory Tract Infections: When a patient is suspected of having a respiratory tract infection, ATP fluorescence detection swabs can be used to collect samples such as sputum and pharyngeal swabs from the patient for detection, which helps to quickly detect pathogens in the respiratory tract, providing a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory tract infectious diseases. For example, detecting the sputum of a patient with pneumonia can assist in judging the infection situation.
Detection of Urinary and Urogenital Tract Infections: ATP fluorescence detection swabs can also be used to collect urine samples or urogenital tract secretion samples to detect the content of microorganisms in them, helping to diagnose urinary system infections, reproductive system infections, and other diseases, such as urethritis, cystitis, vaginitis, etc., providing a basis for clinical treatment.