04.25.08
Sponges, Non-woven
Sponges, Non-woven A side-by-side evaluation of a first set of “control” sponges with a second set of sponges prepared and treated in accordance with the present invention was performed. To read more please click here. Curity O.B. Sponge, Gauze Packing Strip Sterile, Soft Sponge Sterile, Versalon Nonwoven All-purpose Sponge
04.24.08
Tape Closures
SIR,-The two papers on sutureless skin closure and subsequent correspondence lead me to offer a technique of sutureless skin closure which has been in use for a good many years. I do not know the inventor of the method. To read more please click here. 2nd Skin Cut Closure, Sterile-Strip Adhesive Skin Closure, Sterile-Strip Blend Tone 1/8
04.23.08
Tapes / Adherent Wraps
Tapes / Adherent Wraps A latex-free version of Coban Self-Adherent Wrap is available. The wrap adheres without adhesive or clips, can be adjusted easily, and won’t slip or stick to the patient’s skin. It can be used to protect primary dressings, control edema, wrap splints and arm boards, and secure intravenous and other devices, according to 3M Health Care. To read more please click here.
3M Coban Self-Adherent Wrap, Adhesive Silk Tape, Clear Plastic Surgical Waterproof Tape, Medipore Cloth Tape, Transpore Tape 1 x 1.5 YD
04.22.08
Tubular Gauze / Retainers
Tubular Gauze / Retainers Ankle injuries are common (estimated at 600 000 attendances at accident and emergency departments per year in the United Kingdom), and 30% of patients may have continuing symptoms. To read more please click here.
04.21.08
Sponges, Gauze
Sponges, Gauze
Surgical SpongesWith approximately 20 million operations done in the United States annually, Port estimates RF Surgical could require its unnamed contract manufacturing facilities in China to produce about a billion tags each year to meet demand. And at a cost of about $50 for the tagged surgical sponges and gauze per operating procedure that could protect patients, the technology could catch on quick. Click here to read more.
04.20.08
Rolls, Non-woven
Rolls, Non-woven
Applying a dressing is a first aid skill, although many people undertake the practice with no training – especially on minor wounds. Modern dressings will almost all come in a prepackaged sterile wrapping, date coded to ensure sterility, this is due to the fact that it will come in to direct contact with the wound, and sterility is required in order to fulfil the ‘Protection from infection’ aim of a dressing. To read more please Click here.
Conform Stretch Bandage
Soft Conforming Roll
Moleskin
Rolls, Non-woven
Rolls, Non-woven
Applying a dressing is a first aid skill, although many people undertake the practice with no training – especially on minor wounds. Modern dressings will almost all come in a prepackaged sterile wrapping, date coded to ensure sterility, this is due to the fact that it will come in to direct contact with the wound, and sterility is required in order to fulfil the ‘Protection from infection’ aim of a dressing. To read more please Click here.
Conform Stretch Bandage
Soft Conforming Roll
Moleskin
04.19.08
Rolls, Gauze
Rolls, Gauze A dressing is an adjunct used by a person for application to a wound in order to promote healing and/or prevent further harm. A dressing is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, which makes it different to a bandage, which is primarily used to hold a dressing in place. To read more click here.
Rolls, Gauze
Rolls, Gauze A dressing is an adjunct used by a person for application to a wound in order to promote healing and/or prevent further harm. A dressing is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, which makes it different to a bandage, which is primarily used to hold a dressing in place. To read more click here.
Rolls, Gauze
Rolls, Gauze A dressing is an adjunct used by a person for application to a wound in order to promote healing and/or prevent further harm. A dressing is designed to be in direct contact with the wound, which makes it different to a bandage, which is primarily used to hold a dressing in place. To read more click here.