Medical Textiles: Proceedings of the Second International Conference and Exhibition

Published:
March 15, 2001 by CRC Press - 450 Pages
Author(s):
S.C. Anand, The University of Bolton, UK

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ISBN 9780849312267
Cat# WP1226
 

Features

  • Reviews new materials and processes, including nonwovens and "smart" fibers
  • Introduces new materials for compression and bandaging, including treatments for hypertrophic scarring caused by burns
  • Addresses advances in materials for wound care
  • Covers textile grafts and synthetic scaffolds for tissue repair
  • Discusses test methods and regulatory concerns

    • Summary

    The use of textile materials for medical and healthcare products ranges from simple gauze or bandage material to scaffolds for tissue culturing and a large variety of prostheses for permanent body implants. This edited collection provides up-to-date information on all aspects of this rapidly developing field.

    Table of Contents

    Modern Materials and Processes. Compression and Bandaging. Healthcare and Hygiene. Wound Care. Implantable Devices. Test Methods.

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