Abstract: A non-toxic mucosal disinfectant for topical application in the nose has a composition of 91% isopropyl alcohol of at least 50% by weight; sesame oil not exceeding 45% by weight, lemon oil of about 2% by weight, aloe of about 5-10% by weight, and optional components of chlorhexidine gluconate and grapefruit seed extract. All of the components are mixed homogeneously, with the sesame oil supplementing and neutralizing the dehydrating effect of the alcohol.

Abstract: An aspirator assembly enabled to remove fluids from a patient comprises an elongated hollow interior barrel, a plunger reciprocally movable within the barrel along the length thereof and extending outwardly from a rear end of the barrel. The plunger includes an elongated stem having a grip at an outer end thereof and a plunger head secured to an inner end of the stem. The plunger head is slidably engagable with an interior surface of the barrel. The improvement is found in a locking device which is selectively positionable into and out of a locked position. The locking device is formed in part on both the barrel and the stem and is adapted for removably locking the plunger head in a plurality of spaced apart locations within and along the length of the barrel. Additionally, the stem may be rotated so as to disengage the locking device and provide an aspirator with unobstructed reciprocation.

Abstract: A sharps kit for percutaneous catheterization is formed as a flat housing with openings. The interior space is filled moisture adsorbing material such as sponge and silica gel. Hypodermic needles are inserted in openings of the housing and extending into the interior space. At least some of the needles can be flushed directly into the housing and they are wiped as they are inserted. The needles are provided with a luer lock with which they can be lockingly attached to a syringe. The housing has two protective conical shields pointed towards the openings.