Assessment of Textiles for Use in Operating Theatres with Respect to the Thermal Comfort of Surgeons

• Autorzy: Bogdan A. , Sudoł-Szopińska I. , Szopiński T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Materials used to manufacture surgical clothing ensembles are characterised by high barrier properties protecting surgeons and patients against germs. However, medical clothing made of those materials should not induce thermal stress. Such an uncomfortable sensation experienced by surgeons can decrease their psychomotor skills and, at the same time, adversely infuence the way an operation procedure is carried out. Te objective of this paper is to present a problem which afects the majority of surgeons: the too high thermal insulation of medical clothing ensembles, which results in thermal stress experienced by this professional group.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

medical protective clothing; thermal insulation; thermal manikin; medical standards

• Wydawca: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Łódzki Instytut Technologiczny
• Czasopismo: Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 19, no. 2 (85)
• Strony: 65--69
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz.,

Twórcy

autor

Bogdan A.

autor

Sudoł-Szopińska I.

autor

Szopiński T.

• Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, 00-701 Warsaw, ul. Czerniakowska 16, Poland

Bibliografia

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