"The Textile Institute.'

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Knovel, viewed Dec. 16, 2011).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

With a rising population and the increasing range of textiles for medical products, the need to understand and improve medical textiles is gaining in importance. The Handbook of medical textiles provides an overview of the different types of medical textiles currently available as well as specific information on more specialised topics and applications. In part one, the types and properties of medical textiles are discussed, with chapters covering topics including reusable textiles, textiles for implants and textiles with cosmetic effects. Part two focuses on the interaction of textiles with the skin, examining key issues such as contact sensations, allergies and mechanical irritation. Chapters in part three provide information on the latest developments in textiles for hygiene and infection control, while part four provides a range of applications and case studies, including improvements in medical occupational clothing, medical filters and superabsorbent fibres. With its expert editor and contributions from some of the world's leading authorities, the Handbook of medical textiles is a standard reference for designers and manufacturers of medical textile products, as well as for biomaterials scientists and medical professionals. Explores the different types of medical textiles currently available as well as specific information on more specialised areas and applicationsChapters cover topics such as reusable textiles, textiles for implants and interaction of textiles with the skinIs a standard reference for designers and manufacturers of medical textile products, as well as for biomaterials scientists and medical professionals.

Modern textiles and biomaterials for healthcare -- Hi-tech textiles for interactive wound therapies -- Reusable medical textiles -- Nonwoven materials and technologies for medical applications -- Textiles for implants and regenerative medicine -- Drug-releasing textiles -- Medical textiles and thermal comfort -- Contact sensations of medical textiles on the skin -- Mechanical skin irritations due to textiles -- Allergies cuased by textiles -- Biofunctional textiles based on cellulose and their approaches for therapy and prevention of atopic eczema -- Infection prevention and control the role of medical textiles -- Absorbent products for personal health care and hygiene -- Bio-functional textiles -- Hospital laundries and their role in medical textiles -- Odour control of medical textiles -- Textiles for medical filters -- Textiles for patient heat preservation during operations -- Evaluation of occupational clothing for surgeons: achieving comfort and avoiding physiological stress through suitable gowns -- Occupational clothing for nurses: combining improved comfort with economic efficiency -- Medical bandages and stockings with enhanced patient acceptance -- Superabsorbents and their medical applications -- Nanofibrous textiles in medical applications.

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