1. Material & Build

   • Usually made of smooth, polished wood, often birch.

   • Sanded carefully so there are no rough edges or splinters, making them safe to use in the mouth.

2. Shape & Size

   • Flat, broad, with rounded ends.

   • Typical size is about 6 inches (15 cm) long, 0.7 inches (1.8 cm) wide, and roughly 1.5–2 mm thick.

   • Smaller versions exist for children.

3. Sterility & Packaging

   • Can be non-sterile (bulk-packed) or sterile (individually wrapped).

   • A pack of 100 provides enough for multiple clinical exams or other uses.

4. Function / Use

   • In medicine, they are used to hold down the tongue to allow examination of the throat, mouth, and tonsils.

   • Single-use in clinical settings to maintain hygiene.

   • Also used for crafts, lab work, or beauty applications, such as mixing or stirring.

5. Safety & Quality

   • Smooth, splinter-free surface to prevent injury.

   • Typically odorless and tasteless, so they don’t interfere with oral exams.

6. Disposal & Sustainability

   • Made from natural wood, so they are biodegradable.

   • In medical settings, disposed of after one use to prevent cross-contamination.

Types of Tourniquets

1. Clinical / Phlebotomy Tourniquet

• Elastic strap used when drawing blood.

• Temporarily restricts venous return to make veins more visible.

• Usually made of latex-free elastic material.

• Releasable buckle or simple stretch-and-release design.

2. Emergency / Hemorrhage Control Tourniquet

• Used to stop severe bleeding (arterial bleeding).

• Common types:

  • CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet)

  • SOF-T

  • Windlass tourniquet

• Used in trauma, combat medicine, first aid.

3. Surgical Tourniquet

• Pneumatic (inflatable) cuff used to control blood flow during orthopedic or vascular surgery.

Transpore tape is a transparent, perforated, hypoallergenic surgical tape widely used in medical settings.

Key Features

• Width: 2 inches

• Quantity: 6 rolls per pack

• Material: Transparent polyethylene film

• Perforated: Easily tears by hand (no scissors needed)

• Hypoallergenic: Gentle on most skin types

• Strong Adhesion: Secure but still easy to remove

• Water-resistant & breathable

Common Uses

• Securing dressings, bandages, and gauze

• Fixing IV tubing, catheters, and medical devices

• Wound care

• General hospital and clinical applications

Key Features

• Shape: Triangular (usually 90 × 90 × 127 cm or similar)

• Material: Cotton or non-woven fabric

• Edges: Hemmed edges to prevent tearing

• Color: Typically white or natural cotton

• Includes: Often comes with 2 safety pins

Common Uses

• Arm sling for upper limb injuries

• Support for fractures (e.g., clavicle, wrist)

• Immobilizing limbs

• Securing splints

• Bandaging large wounds

• Head or scalp bandage

• Tourniquet support

Benefits

• Lightweight and easy to carry

• Highly versatile

• Reusable if cotton; disposable if non-woven

• Essential for emergency and first-aid settings

Key Features

• Soft and gentle texture
  Made from pure, bleached cotton that is soft on the skin, making it suitable for sensitive areas.

• High absorbency
  Designed to absorb fluids efficiently, ideal for cleaning wounds, applying antiseptics, and managing minor bleeding.

• 400-gram large roll
  Provides a generous amount of cotton, suitable for hospitals, clinics, maternity units, salons, and home use.

• Non-linting
  Minimizes fiber shedding, ensuring a clean and safe application during medical procedures.

• Hygienically packed
  Comes sealed in a protective, easy-to-open pack to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.

Common Uses

• Wound cleaning and dressing

• Applying surgical spirit, antiseptics, or ointments

• Padding under bandages or casts

• Maternity and baby care

• Beauty and salon applications (makeup removal, cleansing)

• General household hygiene