Surgical swabs
Surgical swabs
A swab is an absorbent textile pad used in general surgery to prepare the site of the operation to absorb excess blood and body fluids, to pack body cavities during surgery and to clean the incision prior to suturing .The traditional swab which is made of cotton gauze suffers from disadvantages despite its widespread use. The advantages of traditional swabs, in particular are their high absorbency and non linting properties
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Lint
Lint is a plain weave cotton fabric that is frequently used in the treatment of mild burns. Lint consists of 50/50 polyester blended and tightly woven into fabric. It has a durable, moisture resistance and static control finish , it has also proven to be comfortable to wear. Other properties include abrasion resistance, good tensile strength, fast drying and reusability
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