An important and growing area of the textile industry is the medical sector. The extent of this growth is due to constant improvements in both textile technology and medical procedures. This collection provides a detailed review of how textiles are incorporated into wound care applications, explaining the importance and suitability of using textiles on different wound types. Part one ofthe book provides an introduction to wound care. Chapters provide details of wound management and the importance of laboratory testing in relation to woundcare. Part two provides a comprehensive review of the different textile dressings available for different types of wounds. Chapters cover minor wounds, moist wound management and bioactive dressings to promote healing. Given their increasing importance, the concluding series of chapters describe how advanced textiles, such as smart temperature controlled textiles and composites, can be used for wound care products. The final chapter gives an interesting insight into the use of fibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering.Advanced textiles for wound care is essential reading for any manufacturers, designers, scientistis and producers of wound care materials. It would also besuitable for professionals within the medical sector, as well as those in academia. ÍNDCE: Part 1 The use of textiles in particular aspects of wound care: Wound management and dressings; Testing dressings and wound management materials;The use of textiles in the care of minor wounds; Interactive dressings and their role in moist wound management; Bioactive dressings to promote wound healing; Advanced textiles for wound compression; Antimicrobial textile dressings to manage wound infection; Novel textiles in managing burns and other chronic wounds. Part 2 Types of advanced textile for wound care: Drug delivery dressings; The use of 'smart' textiles for wound care; Composite dressings for wound care; Textile-based scaffolds for tissue engineering.
- ISBN: 978-1-84569-271-1
- Editorial: Woodhead
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 368
- Fecha Publicación: 30/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés