Medical Gowns – Infection Control Strategy!!
by Melvin Joe BloggerNot all Super Heroes wear capes!!!
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.
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Level 1: Minimal
Risk – Gowns used in standard and basic Care
unit.
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Level 2: Low
Risk - Gowns to be used in suturing n the ICCU ward and pathology lab.
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Level 3: Moderate
Risk – to be used in blood draw from arteries in the emergency care
unit.
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Level 4: High Risk - Gowns used where
intense fluid activities and very infectious harmful microorganisms
transmissions take place.
Depending upon the protection level, you must choose the medical
gowns for your medical professionals.
Technical textiles are designed to resist the microorganisms and
fluids penetration which are designed for non-aesthetic purposes. Technical
fabrics vary from the basic fabrics in many aspects. Because depending upon the
requirements it has manufactured with various features. In health care
settings, the following properties decide its protective nature.
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Physical & chemical
characteristics of the fibers: Thickness,
pore size and fluid repellency of the fibers.
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Size &Shape of the
Microorganisms: Microbes like Bacteria,
viruses are in different sizes and shapes. So it could move through the
fabrics.
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External Factors: Physical, chemical and thermal stress.
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Properties of carriers: Microbes could be transmitted through carriers like body
fluids, lint, dust, skin cells and respiratory droplets.
There are wide ranges of fluid and microorganisms’ resistant
personal protective clothing is available in the market. During the selection
of right protective apparel, Hospitals should keep these features in mind.
“PPE
(Personal Protective Equipment)” is the
important safety measures to be taken for protecting our real-life
superheroes!!
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