A method of attaching electrodes to a patient, the method comprises the steps of providing a squeezable member having a hollow interior, wherein a skin abrasive solution is in the interior, wherein the squeezable member includes a restrictive member having a restrictive opening for restricting flow of the skin abrasive solution out of the squeezable member, and a tip through which the solution leaving the restrictive member exists the squeezable member; squeezing the squeezable member; scrubbing skin portions of the scalp of the patient with the tip; and attaching electrodes to the skin portions of the patient's scalp.

The invention relates to a method and an automatic disinfection machine for the controlled disinfection of the skin of a patient comprising a treatment chamber for accommodating the body part with the skin to be disinfected; an electrically controllable disinfecting device for disinfecting the skin, a recording device for recording the disinfection of the skin in the form of disinfection data, a data processing control device for controlling the disinfecting device and the recording device. The control device is thereby designed to effect the disinfection of the skin by controlling the disinfecting device, record the disinfection of a skin section of the skin in the form of disinfection data by controlling the recording device.

The invention relates to a method and an automatic disinfection machine for the controlled disinfection of the skin of a patient comprising a treatment chamber for accommodating the body part with the skin to be disinfected; an electrically controllable disinfecting device for disinfecting the skin, a recording device for recording the disinfection of the skin in the form of disinfection data, a data processing control device for controlling the disinfecting device and the recording device. The control device is thereby designed to effect the disinfection of the skin by controlling the disinfecting device, record the disinfection of a skin section of the skin in the form of disinfection data by controlling the recording device.

An apparatus for application of a composition to a surface, the apparatus comprising: receptacle(s) for all component(s) of the composition in one or multiple parts; an applicator pad configured for dispensing the composition onto the surface; and at least one integrated light source operable to illuminate the surface while the surface is contacted with the applicator pad. Methods for using the apparatus include a method for disinfecting a skin surface wherein the composition is an antimicrobial skin prep solution comprising at least one fluorescing agent and the at least one integrated light source operates to visually evaluate coverage of the skin prep solution

A device used for applying an antiseptic preparation to a surgical site of a patient prior to surgery outside of an operating theater. A loose-fitting bag is provided which encloses the surgical site by securing the open end(s) to the patient by closing means. A high friction scrub surface is provided in the bag. A method and apparatus are also provided for releasing antiseptic into the interior of the bag. The method provides that the surgical site can be scrubbed within the bag so as to properly prepare the skin for surgery. A temperature indicator for the antiseptic preparation is also provided.

A device used for applying an antiseptic preparation to a surgical site of a patient prior to surgery outside of an operating theater. A loose-fitting bag is provided which encloses the surgical site by securing the open end(s) to the patient by closing means. A high friction scrub surface is provided in the bag. A method and apparatus are also provided for releasing antiseptic into the interior of the bag. The method provides that the surgical site can be scrubbed within the bag so as to properly prepare the skin for surgery. A temperature indicator for the antiseptic preparation is also provided.

A cleaning device having a body containing a cleaning fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body via a fluid path, and a first selectively permeably element provided along the fluid path, the first selectively permeable element being configured to selectively interact with one or more selected components of the cleaning fluid sufficient to remove the one or more selected components from the cleaning fluid as the cleaning fluid travels along the fluid path, and wherein selective interaction between the first selectively permeable element and the one or more selected components includes at least a physical interaction. Also disclosed in methods of making and using the cleaning devices described herein.

An array of non-thermal plasma emitters is controlled to emit plasma based on application of an electric current at desired frequencies and a controlled power level. A power supply for an array controller includes a transformer that operates at the resonant frequency of the combined capacitance of the array and the cable connecting the array to the power supply. The power into the array is monitored by the controller and can be adjusted by the user. The controller monitors reflected power characteristics, such as harmonics of the alternating current, to determine initiation voltage of the plasma and/or resonant frequency plasma emitters. The array of non-thermal plasma emitters may be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and/or medical sanitization applications, including where a non-thermal plasma treatment regimen for infections such as Trichophyton rubrum, or other fungal infections, is prescribed.

The invention relates to a skin treatment device comprising a housing (10) with a handle section (11), a disc-shaped skin treatment element (21), a drive mechanism incorporated in said housing and coupled to said skin treatment element for driving said skin treatment element into rotational movement about a rotational axis, wherein said skin treatment element has a first skin treatment surface (22) and a second skin treatment surface (25), said first skin treatment surface (22) being oriented axially with respect to said rotational axis, said second skin treatment surface (25) being oriented radially with respect to said rotational axis and extending along a circumference of the skin treatment element.

The invention relates to a skin treatment device comprising a housing (10) with a handle section (11), a disc-shaped skin treatment element (21), a drive mechanism incorporated in said housing and coupled to said skin treatment element for driving said skin treatment element into rotational movement about a rotational axis, wherein said skin treatment element has a first skin treatment surface (22) and a second skin treatment surface (25), said first skin treatment surface (22) being oriented axially with respect to said rotational axis, said second skin treatment surface (25) being oriented radially with respect to said rotational axis and extending along a circumference of the skin treatment element.