Wound dressings antimicrobial

The need to enhance the infection-free environment in hospitals by using protective textiles and antimicrobial wound dressings that are discussed in this chapter would be a valuable subject for the reader to understand the multidisciplinary areas of medicine and smart textiles. The tests, standards, and benchmark values for surgical gowns, drapes, and clean air suits highlighted are a ready reference for the reader. 

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Antimicrobial fibers can be mixed with traditional textile materials to produce antimicrobial wound dressings. For example, Silvercel from Johnson Johnson combines the potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial action of a silver-coated nylon fiber with the enhanced exudate-management properties of alginate fibers. Because of the sustained release of silver ions, the dressing acts as an effective barrier and helps reduce infection. As shown in Figure 11.2, the antimicrobial properties are built in through the use of X-Static silver-coated fibers blended into the nonwoven structure. 

Other types of naturally occurring compounds have also danonstrated their antimicrobial efficacy. For example, honey can be used for managing wound infections mastic gum can be used for helicobacter pylori gastric ulcers aud cranberry juice cau be used for urinary-tract infections. Safe and effective antimicrobial wound dressings can be developed by the appropriate incorporation of these novel types of naturally occurring compounds. 

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