Medical and healthcare textiles

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Medical textiles remain one of the most dynamic areas of research in textiles. This book is a compendium of worldwide research into medical textiles written by leading experts in the area. Part one contains papers addressing the risk of infection control and barrier materials. Part two demonstrates the significance of textile products in healthcare and hygiene applications for hospitals and other environments where hygiene is essential. The third part evaluates advanced wound dressings, such as drug delivery dressings. Papers in part four examine the use of bandaging and pressure garments and part five covers recent developments and application of implantable medical devices. Part six consists of topics which emphasize the role of medical devices in applications including dentistry and oncology Part seven discusses research related to smart material developments. The final section concludes with industry standards and regulations.

-Provides a comprehensive overview of medical textiles from the risk of infection control and barrier materials to directives, regulations, and standards shaping the medical device industry

-Explores developments in healthcare and hygiene products including odor and pH control, as well as protective and disposable fabrics

-Reviews developments in the area of implantable materials featuring vascular grafts, knee implants, and scaffolds