This fabric consists of two kinds of yarn. The warp is cotton and the weft is wool. The presence of wool provides additional warmth. Uses: It is used for orthopedic purposes and in regions that need to be kept warm.
It is made up of plain weave. Here, the weft contains more threads per centimeter than the warp, and hence, it is heavier. Uses: It is used in first aid. Because of the presence of heavy wefts, it is used to give additional protection to dressings, for support and immobilization, and to secure splints into the…
Triangular Calico Bandage It is made up of unbleached calico. It is shaped in the form of a right-angled isosceles triangle. The warp and weft are parallel to the two equal sides. Uses: It is used as sling. If used in contact with broken skin, it needs to be sterile.
Learning Objectives Bandages are used to hold dressings in place by providing pressure or support. They may be inelastic or elastic or become rigid after shaping for immobilization. Bandages are prepared in varying length. They form one continuous length without joints. Edges are cut parallel to the warp and there are no loose ends. Bandages…
Euflavine belongs to acridine group of antiseptics. Euflavine lint is absorbent lint medicated with euflavine by immersing it in the solution of the dye. It is pressed and dried. Uses: It is used in the first aid treatment of burns. Boric Acid Lint It is a medicated absorbable lint containing 3% to 7% of boric acid.
It is available in both medicated and unmedicated forms. It is made up of cotton and the warps on one side are raised by brushing to give the dressing a softer feel and look. This also increases its absorbency. Apart from the requirement of the other standards, the BPC also specifies that the fabric must…
This is a sterile dressing consisting of a number of pieces of cotton, rayon or cotton and rayon cloth. It is impregnated with yellow soft paraffin or soft and hard paraffin. Tulle gras dressing consists of leno fabric impregnated with soft paraffin, balsam of Peru and olive oil. When lifted with forceps, it does not…
Absorbent ribbon gauze is similar to absorbent gauze but with a finer texture. The weft may be cotton, rayon or both. It is supplied in the form of ribbons, wound on spools or packaged in bottles. Uses: It is used for absorption of exudates and removal of pus and other debris without causing excessive damage to…
This is a cotton fabric of plain weave. It is of open texture, soft and flimsy appearance. It is 36 inches wide with selvedge edge and is supplied in various lengths. Uses: As it does not contain loose fibers, it can be directly applied on wounds. It is absorbent in nature but requires several layers to…
Learning Objective Surgical fabrics are woven from good quality cotton, wool or silk, which are free from foreign material. They are usually of plain weave. The BPC describes certain standards for surgical dressings, which include the determination of moisture retention, count, thread per inch, weight, tensile strength, foreign matter, water-soluble extractives, elasticity and absorbency.