Handbook of Medical Textiles

by V Bartels (Editor)

Overview

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 applications - Chapters cover topics such as reusable textiles, textiles for implants and interaction of textiles with the skin - Is a standard reference for designers and manufacturers of medical textile products, as well as for biomaterials scientists and medical professionals

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857093691
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	08/19/2011
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	608
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Dr Volkmar T. Bartels is the founder and managing director of Bartels Scientific Consulting GmbH.

Table of Contents

Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Preface Part I: Types and properties of medical textiles Chapter 1: Modern textiles and biomaterials for healthcare Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The role of textile structures and biomaterials in healthcare 1.3 Types of textiles and biomaterials for medical applications 1.4 Key properties of medical textile products 1.5 Contacting behaviour and transmission phenomenon of medical-based textiles 1.6 Engineering stability and compactness in medical textile systems 1.7 Advanced examples of research and product development 1.8 Future of medical textiles and products 1.9 Sources of further information and advice 1.10 Acknowledgement Chapter 2: Hi-tech textiles for interactive wound therapies Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Wounds 2.3 Wound dressings 2.4 Venous leg ulcers and their treatment 2.5 Wound dressing structures 2.6 Conclusions Chapter 3: Reusable medical textiles Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The role of reusable medical textiles: a historical perspective 3.3 Advantages of reusable textiles 3.4 Types of reusable textiles used for medical applications 3.5 Processing procedures 3.6 Healthcare costs 3.7 Future trends 3.8 Conclusions Chapter 4: Nonwoven materials and technologies for medical applications Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Key issues of nonwovens 4.3 Main types of nonwovens and technologies for medical applications 4.4 Strengths and limitations of nonwoven materials (NMs) for medical applications 4.5 Applications of nonwovens in medicine 4.6 Future trends 4.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 5: Textiles for implants and regenerative medicine Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Textiles as implants 5.3 Textiles for regenerative medicine 5.4 Testing of implants and materials for regenerative medicine 5.5 Sources for further information Chapter 6: Textiles with cosmetic effects Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Application and release technologies 6.3 Functionalities of cosmetotextiles and performance testing 6.4 Safety evaluation and other regulatory aspects 6.5 Future trends Chapter 7: Drug-releasing textiles Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Classification of drug-releasing textiles 7.3 Fabrication and characterization 7.4 Applications of drug-releasing textiles 7.5 Conclusions 7.6 Future trends 7.7 Acknowledgments Chapter 8: Medical textiles and thermal comfort Abstract: 8.1 Fundamentals of thermal comfort 8.2 Healthcare workers and patients in the hospital environment 8.3 Thermal comfort of medical textiles: surgical gowns 8.4 Evaluation and testing of thermal properties for medical textiles 8.5 Future trends Part II: Textiles and the skin Chapter 9: Contact sensations of medical textiles on the skin Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Skin contact sensations 9.3 Textile properties influencing skin contact sensations 9.4 Examples of applications 9.5 Future trends 9.6 Conclusions 9.7 Sources of further information 9.8 Acknowledgment Chapter 10: Mechanical skin irritations due to textiles Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Human skin 10.3 Skin irritation 10.4 Skin responses to mechanical forces 10.5 Measurement of irritating mechanical factors 10.6 Factors causing a textile to be mechanically irritating Chapter 11: Allergies caused by textiles Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Types of allergies 11.3 Main types of allergies caused by textiles 11.4 Ways to minimise and avoid allergies caused by textiles 11.5 Testing for allergy-causing substances 11.6 Medical textile applications 11.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 12: Biofunctional textiles based on cellulose and their approaches for therapy and prevention of atopic eczema Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 The role of microbial infections in atopic dermatitis 12.3 Skin barrier function and increased sensitivity to irritants 12.4 Lyocell fibres for antimicrobial therapy 12.5 SeaCell® textiles for antimicrobial therapy 12.