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Bed Linen – In Healthcare Settings

What is Bed-Linen? It's common that "linens" are used to mention bed sheets. “Bedding” also refers to bed sheets, bed linens and bedclothes. Bed Sheets are a very important element for a good sleep. We think bed sheets are just an element which spread over the cot. But in Hospitals Bedsheets are playing several roles mentioned below, ·         Protects against incontinence ·         Protects against spills and stain ·         Helps in infection control ·         Comfortable and non-sticking The best bed sheets we select for the hospital and health industries should protect the comfort and health of the patient. Sheets are in contact with the patients directly for a longer duration. So there are some of the essential features to be checked before selecting the bedsheets. It should be easy to fit, remove and adjustable with cots. There are a wide range of collection of bed sheets are available in different sizes, colors, qualities, and prices. I

Health care textiles!!

“Healthcare Textiles” this term refers to the textiles which are fabricated for Medical applications. Textile Industry is embedding Medical science into the fabrics to design Medical textiles for the biological and health Industry. The consumption volumes of medical textiles are increasing rapidly due to the wide range of applications. As a result of that Health care textile manufacturing industries focusing on producing simple wipes to high-end barrier garments. Generally Healthcare Textiles categorized into various types depending upon the usage. ·         Non-Implanted Materials – Wound dressings, Bandages & Plasters ·         Extracorporeal materials – Artificial Organs ·         Implantable materials – Textile used inside of the body ·         Healthcare Products – Medical gowns, healthcare bed sheets Characteristics of Healthcare Materials: Healthcare materials have specific features that are very useful in the medical industry. ·         No

Medical Gowns – Infection Control Strategy!!

Not all Super Heroes wear capes!!! Yes!! How true this statement is!! Our Medical professionals are the frontline fighters fighting against the invisible forces to protect this world. Medical gowns are the only equipment they could wear for getting protection against hazards. Medical Gowns are a very important accessory for personal protection in the health care industry. They give protection to the medical professionals against the microorganisms, infectious liquids and Blood. Not only for medical professionals but also to prevent the transfer of microbes from others to vulnerable patients from them. There are lots of terms used to mention medical gowns used in the health care industry. We are all gone through tons of terms like surgical gowns, isolation gowns, surgical isolation gowns, procedural gowns, barrier gowns, disposable barrier gowns. These Medical gowns are classified into various types as per the various protection levels. ·          Level 1: Mi