Sterile and non-sterile medical gauze wipes. Sterile gauze wipes: scope Sterile dressing wipes

There are different situations in life. Sometimes it is urgent to bandage the wound, stop the bleeding, apply a bandage. This is especially true for tourists and medical workers. Sterile gauze wipes come to the rescue.

In medicine, the most common improvised processing agent is sterile wipes. Health workers know firsthand about the miraculous properties of this type of disinfection. There are many manufacturers of gauze antiseptic wipes around the world, including in Russia. Finding out about their advantages and disadvantages is easy, just look on the Internet and read all the necessary information about this product. However, despite the wide variety of manufacturers and types of such napkins, they all have a similar composition and the same scope.

Sterile gauze wipes are medical wipes based on a strip of gauze folded in several layers, depending on their purpose. According to the degree of thickness of the napkin, it can contain from two to twelve layers of bleached cotton gauze. Since this remedy is medical, these wipes are made in accordance with all necessary requirements and state standards. Even the gauze that is part of the napkins must be certified, that is, it has passed all control checks and received permission for use in medicine.

Sterile wipes can be used both independently for draining and disinfecting wounds of varying severity, and in combination with other types of medical dressings. The sizes of such napkins vary in a wide range, it all depends again on their purpose and method of application. A prerequisite is that in the pack each napkin must be in a separate sealed paper bag. This guarantees its sterility. Each package of wipes must have the date of manufacture and expiration date, as well as the registration certificate number, barcode and manufacturer's data. The wipes are for single use only. Their shelf life can be from three to five years.

Gauze wipes protect open wounds from the negative impact of the external environment, help to avoid dirt and dangerous microbes from getting inside the wound. Also, sterile wipes prevent swelling of tissues and skin. If desired or necessary, wipes can be moistened with a solution of drugs. An important point is that sterile gauze wipes do not have any side effects and do not cause irritation or allergies when in contact with the skin. On the contrary, such wipes have a wound-healing effect. They are widely used and widely used not only in medicine, but also among lovers of tourism.

Going on a hiking trip, a prudent tourist will definitely take a pack of sterile gauze wipes with him. After all, anything can happen on the road: a cut, bleeding, a deep scratch or even a wound. In this case, sterile wipes are indispensable. They are used in first aid for abrasions, cuts and scratches.

Many patients complain that ordinary gauze sticks to the wound and causes discomfort. Sterile gauze wipes do not have such a drawback - they are easily removed from the wound and do not stick to it. If you use gauze wipes for wounds, then the wound healing time will be reduced several times. In addition, when using such wipes, there is a high probability of avoiding wound complications and the negative consequences of cuts for the victim.

In addition to open wounds, sterile gauze wipes are actively used for burns of varying degrees, even for chemical burns. Also, it will not be superfluous to use such a napkin for bruises - it will help relieve pain and swelling. Gauze pads are used in surgery for the healing of postoperative sutures. In cosmetology, wipes have also found application - in order to relieve inflammation on the skin after chemical procedures.

Thus, compared to most conventional wound healing products, sterile gauze pads have many advantages. This explains their wide prevalence and popularity in medicine and not only.

Sterile gauze pads- are made from bleached cotton medical gauze, by adding in several layers from 2 to 12.
Gauze medical wipes two-layer ones are the most common in medical practice, their dimensions are: 16 x 14 cm and 45 x 29 cm, as well as 70 x 68 cm. - they consist of a strip of gauze, which is folded in half (i.e. in half), while the size of the folded napkin is obtained nominal.
Gauze napkins twelve layer sizes: 5 x 5 cm, 7.5 x 7.5 cm or 10 x 10 cm - folded in the same way, from a strip of gauze i.e. nominal size (5 x 5 cm, 7.5 x 7.5 cm or 10 x 10 cm), has 12 layers of gauze, while each medical sterile and non-sterile wipe is packed in a sealed sealed paper bag and such bags in the number of 10 pcs are packed in a carton.
Sterile medical gauze wipes of various sizes are used for use as ready-made surgical dressings, for applying dressings, draining wounds, during dressings and operations, for tamponade to stop bleeding and drainage, fix dressings, pressure on any part of the body (mainly to stop bleeding), prevent tissue edema or keep a limb or other part of the body stationary, as well as to protect a wound or an altered skin surface from environmental influences - they are fixed with a bandage or medical plaster.
To ensure complete safety, the edges of the gauze napkins are folded inwards.

Package:
Each napkin is folded individually and packed in 5, 10 or 20 pieces (No. 5, No. 10 or No. 20) in waxed parchment paper or pearl film (Snickers) - this is a group pack, factory pack - in a cardboard box.

Shelf life of medical wipes:
Sterile: 5 years
Non-sterile: 6 years

Manufacturers: Veramed, Newpharm, Russia

Sterile two-layer gauze wipes price:

Sterile napkins medical two-layer r. 16 x 14 cm №10 - 9,50 rub.
Sterile napkins medical two-layer r. 16 x 14 cm №20 - RUB 17.75
Sterile napkins medical two-layer r. 45 x 29 cm №5 - RUB 20.15.

Sterile twelve-layer gauze wipes in group and individual packaging.

Producers: Newpharm, Russia
Package:
Each napkin is individually folded and packed in packs of 10. in paper and polyethylene or pearl film (snickers) - this is a group pack, factory pack - in a cardboard box.
The package contains the registration certificate number, date of manufacture, expiration date, barcode and manufacturer's data.

Sterile gauze wipes in GROUP packaging - blister, price:

RUB 12.00
RUB 24.15
RUB 38.00

Producers: EcoFarm, Newpharm, Russia
Package:
Individual sterile wax paper packaging for each wipe, in a group cardboard box of 10 pcs. ("EcoFam") or polypropylene film ("Newpharm"), factory packing - in a cardboard box.
The package contains the registration certificate number, date of manufacture, expiration date, barcode and manufacturer's data.

Sterile gauze napkins, each napkin individually wrapped price:

Sterile twelve-layer napkins 5x5 cm No. 10 - RUB 22.00
Sterile twelve-layer napkins 7.5x7.5 cm No. 10 - RUB 33.10
Sterile twelve-layer napkins 10x10 cm No. 10 - RUB 53.00

Gauze wipes single-layer non-sterile in a paper bag

Gauze wipes medical single-layer non-sterile EUROSTANDARD:
Number of additions: 8
Gauze made of 100% hydrophilic cotton, bleached by a chlorine-free method using hydrogen peroxide, gauze density: 32±2 g/m2

Sizes:
5x5 cm, 7.5x7.5 cm, 10x10 cm

Quantity per package (pcs.): 100
Type of packaging: paper bag with sticker.

The advantages of this type of packaging:

Compactness. Allows you to place them on almost any showcase.
Thanks to the new packaging technology for euronapkins, the products reduce transport costs and warehouse logistics costs by reducing storage volume.

Producer: "Nyufarm", Russia

Name of product	Transport. pack	Price with VAT in rubles
Gauze napkins 8-layer NON-STERILE r. 5x5 cm No. 100 in a group paper pack.	124	85,00
Gauze napkins 8-layer NON-STERILE r. 7.5x7.5 cm No. 100 in a group paper pack	42	140,00
Gauze napkins 8-layer NON-STERILE r. 10x10 cm No. 100 in a group paper pack	30	225,00

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The history of its origin can be traced back to very ancient times. Approximately in 460-377. BC e. (at the time of Hippocrates), in order to firmly fix the dressing, they used an adhesive plaster, various resins and canvas. And in 130-200 years. BC e. Roman physician Galen created a special manual. In it, he described various bandaging techniques.

The history of development

The use of dressings received the first wide resonance thanks to the decision of the Roman Senate. It said that each soldier should be given a strip of linen, with which he could, if necessary, provide first aid to himself or his colleague. It is likely that the imposition of various materials on the affected area of the body was used in prehistoric times. For this purpose, leaves and grass could be used, since they have such qualities as flexibility, softness, elasticity and smoothness of the cover. Some of the plants have healing properties and even pharmacological effects, such as astringent and analgesic effects.

It is also worth noting that certain plants are used in traditional medicine for dressing to this day. Among them: plantain and many others. The dressing material reached its peak in its development during the times of capitalist production. In the period from 1476 to 1492, the adhesive bandage received wide publicity in Europe. In the 18th century and until the first half of the 19th century, the absorbent action of the products was of particular importance. The production of dressing material was carried out using raw materials with high capillarity. For example, linen and hemp hemp, as well as lint (cotton rags torn on a thread). From the second half of the XIX century. gauze, absorbent cotton and lignin were used instead.

General classification

Not so long ago, the types of dressings were limited to only a few points:

Adhesive plasters in coils, as well as bactericidal in the form of plates.
Medical bandages.
Medical pads.
Medical gauze wipes.

Compared to previous years, the modern choice of dressings has become noticeably richer. This was largely facilitated by the large-scale development of pharmacological production in our country, as well as the massive import of foreign products to the domestic market.

Classification by purpose

Conventionally, all dressings can be divided into four groups: sterile and non-sterile, simple and complex. However, their main distinguishing quality is the purpose - the purpose of the application. According to this principle, the following series of functions performed by bandages can be distinguished:

To close the wounded surface. For this, napkins, a bactericidal plaster, wound dressings and so on are used.
For compression of limbs or fixation of joints.
For fixing the dressing material.
Compression coatings.

A mandatory requirement for any type of dressing to close a wound is sterility.

Product features

The production of dressings has stepped to a new stage of development thanks to the emergence of modern technologies. As a result of their application, highly elastic, perforated fabrics with a non-woven structure were obtained, which were based on the use of polymer compositions and metallized coatings. The use of modern materials in medicine makes it possible to solve the following problems:

Achieving a high rate of antimicrobial activity.
Long term.
High absorbency combined with good breathability, optimal wetting rate and capillarity.
Atraumatic.
Stability of antimicrobial treatment of agents under radiation and steam sterilization conditions.

What to choose: traditional or modern dressings and products?

In fact, this question is only rhetorical. The use of modern materials in medicine creates favorable conditions for faster wound healing. This, in turn, insures against the appearance of scarring on the wounded surface. The reason for their occurrence is often the long-term closure of the wound with traditional dressings.

As for the price issue, the difference in cost between modern and former materials is quite noticeable. It is this argument that is sometimes advanced in favor of the latter. However, when it comes to human health, cost is not always the decisive factor for making a choice. In addition, as practice shows, the use of modern medical materials is more cost-effective compared to traditional ones. Due to their lower efficiency, they have to be used for a very long time. This statement can be considered in more detail using the example of using cotton-gauze dressings:

The fleecy structure causes material particles to enter the wound. They cause tissue irritation and interfere with its speedy healing.
Gauze is a fine-mesh material with high mass capacity. These structural features cause an increase in the number of microorganisms in the wound. In addition, they lead to a decrease in air and vapor permeability under the bandage. This is especially true when applying several layers. At the same time, the process of epithelialization and granulation of the wound is delayed, and as a result, the period of its healing becomes longer.
Adhesion, or more simply sticking, is another disadvantage of using gauze bandages. The fact is that, impregnated with wound secretions, they harden when dried. Granulation of the wound occurs through the dressing, resulting in a new injury to the surface and pain during removal. At the same time, the surrounding skin also suffers. Damage to it also causes pain and slows down the overall healing process.
Cuts and napkins are usually completed in several pieces in a package. When it is opened, only the first remains without microbes. While others lose this quality.
To increase absorbency and give the desired size, gauze has to be cut and then folded into several layers. This procedure violates antimicrobial properties and causes some inconvenience to the patient.
In order to fix the cotton-gauze bandage on the wound, it is necessary to use an auxiliary fastening. This leads to extra money spending and requires additional manipulations.

Thus, the use of conventional, traditional materials causes a long wound healing process. A good alternative is modern devices that are devoid of all the disadvantages described above. Advanced dressings are atraumatic, highly absorbent coatings. Their fixation occurs independently with the help of a hypoallergenic adhesive composition.

Advantages of modern products

Dressings have a non-woven or transparent film base, which allows you to monitor the progress of wound healing.
Waterproof is another plus. The patient has the opportunity to take water procedures without the risk of water entering the wound.
Secure fixation.
Modern dressings do not stick to the wound surface and do not injure it.
Removal is painless for the patient.
The self-adhesive side of the dressing is fixed on its own and does not require the use of additional tools.
There is a sorbent atraumatic tampon that collects wound exudate.
The applied bandage reliably protects the wound from secondary infection and mechanical irritation.
Hypoallergenic composition.
High rates of air and vapor permeability prevent the occurrence of maceration.
Modern dressings are ready to use and do not require preparation.
Antibacterial.
The packaging is easy to open.

medical tissue

Gauze is a canvas with a rare, mesh-like structure. There are two types: harsh and bleached hygroscopic. They, in turn, are further divided into two different types: pure cotton and with the addition of viscose staple fabric (50% cotton to 50% viscose or 70% cotton to 30% viscose). Their main difference is as follows: cotton gauze absorbs liquid within 10 s, while gauze with viscose admixture does the same in 60 s, that is, 6 times slower.

The advantages of viscose are high moisture capacity, increased ability to absorb wound exudate and higher rates of blood absorption. However, compared to cotton gauze, the viscose analogue retains drugs worse. Also, after repeated washes, the suction capacity decreases. According to the criterion of strength, cotton dressing material is 25% higher than the indicator of fabric with an admixture of viscose. But the capillarity in both species is approximately the same, it ranges from 10-12 cm / h. In terms of neutrality, medical gauze is subject to the same requirements as cotton wool. The fabric is produced with standard cloth sizes: width - 69-73 cm, length from 50 to 150 m in a piece.

For non-standard surgical dressings, cuts of 3 pieces are produced. in a pack. Each is 10 m long and 90 cm wide. Like cotton, gauze is tested for wettability (absorption capacity), neutrality and capillarity.

Fabric suitability test progress

In order to test wettability, the immersion method is used. To do this, a sample of hygroscopic gauze measuring 5 x 5 cm is lowered onto the surface of the water. According to the prescribed norms, it must be immersed in water for 10 s without contact with the walls of the vessel. A sample of harsh gauze needs to do this in 60 seconds.
To check the dressing for capillarity, a strip of tissue about 5 cm wide is lowered at one end into a special Petri dish filled with eosin solution. The sample is considered to have passed the test if the solution rises from the liquid level by at least 10 cm within 60 minutes.

Special types of fabric

A hemostatic dressing is obtained by treating ordinary gauze with nitric oxides. The resulting tissue not only stops the blood, but is completely absorbed in the wound within a month. It looks like napkins measuring 13x13 cm.
hemostatic tissue. It contains calcium salt. It also stops the blood (on average, no more than 5 minutes), but does not dissolve. It can be used in the form of tampons, balls and napkins. Using this type creates up to 15% savings.

DIY gauze bandage

First of all, before you start manufacturing, you need to decide on its future dimensions. A standard bandage, which is sold in pharmacies, has a length of no more than 15 cm and a height of 5 cm. If the product is intended for a child, then its dimensions depend on the age of the patient. For example, for babies under 6 years old, a 10 x 4 cm bandage is suitable, but for a ten-year-old child, you can use an adult version. In order to sew the product on your face yourself, you will need:

A piece of absorbent fabric measuring 17 x 7 cm - 4 pcs.
A strip of narrow bandage in the amount of 2 pcs. The length should be about 60-70 cm, width 5 cm.

After all the necessary elements of the future product are prepared, you can start making a gauze bandage. The following is the progress of the work.

You need to take a strip of bandage and roll it into 3 layers.
Then sew along the edges with a sewing machine or by hand with a small seam.
Repeat steps with the second bandage.
After this, the workpieces need to be put aside for a while and deal with gauze cuts. Four flaps must be joined together and sheathed along the entire length.
Then the edges of the resulting rectangle must be tucked inward by a centimeter and stitched again.
Now that you have prepared all three parts, they need to be assembled into a single bandage. To do this, both ties need to be sewn along the fabric rectangle: one on top and the other on the bottom side. This is how a gauze bandage is made with your own hands.

Stretchable fixing products

Elastic bandage is used for fixation. It is made from coarse cotton yarn. Strict requirements are imposed on the stretching of the bandage - it must be at least 50%. A bandage is produced in standard sizes: length - 3 m, width - 5 or 10 cm. An elastic bandage of this category has high strength indicators. A single flap 5 cm wide can withstand a load of at least 30 kgf. The package contains 18 individually labeled products 10 cm wide or 36 pieces of 5 cm.
performs the same task as its knitted counterpart. However, the extensibility of the former is higher up to 800%. This type of bandage belongs to the “tepermat” category, which means “knitted elastic dressing”. It is made from which is braided with cotton yarn and synthetic fibers. Thanks to the mesh structure, the fixation of the elastic bandage does not interfere with air circulation and observation of the affected area. Available in 7 different sleeve widths: 75, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20 and 10mm. Weight 1 sq. m is 280 g. The use of tubular products significantly saves dressings and time spent. Their washing is carried out at a temperature not exceeding 40 ° C without the use of synthetic products. It is followed by a rinse in warm water. To squeeze out excess moisture, towels are used. Twisting bandages is not allowed.

Other products

A gauze pad is a rectangular piece of absorbent fabric folded into two layers. The edges of the product are wrapped to the inside so that the threads do not come into contact with the wound. There are such products in three sizes: small - 14 x 16 cm, medium - 33 x 45 cm, large - 70 x 68 cm.

Small non-sterile products are packed in 100 and 200 pcs. in one pack. Sterile gauze wipes are folded in 40 pieces. Non-sterile medium products are packed in 100 pcs. in a pack. Sterile - stacked in 10 pcs. Non-sterile large wipes are contained in an amount of 50 pcs. in one package. Sterile products of this group - 5 pcs. Each napkin is packed in parchment paper. On the wrapper, the size, quantity, name of the manufacturer and date of manufacture must be indicated without fail.

Treatment

It is carried out at specialized factories. After that, in bacteriological laboratories, they are tested for antibacteriality. Preparation of the dressing for further use is carried out within 45 minutes in a special steam boiler. The internal temperature is 120°C. After that, the dressing material is laid in the bix. They continue to be contained in these metal boxes. If a filter is installed in the bix, the purity of the materials is maintained for a longer period of time. In this case - at least 8-10 days.

Content Requirements

Dressings can also be stored in wooden boxes located in dry, normally ventilated rooms, protected from rodents and dust. Non-sterile products are allowed to be kept in an unheated room. However, the temperature must be stable, without fluctuations. Also, dampness and the formation of fungi and mold should be avoided in it. To organize the correct maintenance of sterile dressings in the warehouse, they must be laid out according to the years of the last procedure. Since after 5 years, if the integrity of the package is not broken, the material should be selectively checked for antibacterial properties. If the package is opened or wetted, the products inside it are no longer clean.

Medical wipes are flaps of gauze or other material (usually rectangular in shape) folded in several layers, intended for:

hygienic care for patients in serious condition;
limitations of the operating field;
treatment of various wound surfaces ( wipes for injections);
sanitation of cavities as a sorption material ( gauze napkins).

Multifunctional consumables are especially appreciated, which can be used not only for dressings, during surgery, but also for various types of processing.

Types of medical wipes:

: used in hospitals and clinics, beauty salons, made of soft, highly absorbent material; have different colors and sizes. The package contains 5-10 pieces;
disinfectant wipes: made of material impregnated with an antiseptic solution with the addition of a skin softening component; do not have a local irritating effect. Purpose - disinfection of gloves and small surfaces, hygienic treatment of hands;
: have a pronounced disinfecting (antibacterial) effect due to the addition of a solution of isopropyl alcohol; used to treat the skin before and after injections. Main advantage: alcohol wipes easy to use, they can be removed from the sealed package with one hand movement;
: refer to materials intended for operational work, dressings, dressings in conjunction with other consumables. Medical gauze wipes have high hygroscopic properties: well absorb pathological fluids, drugs.

Requirements for medical wipes:

strength,
hypoallergenicity,
high sorption capacity,
well-pronounced antibacterial effect,
ease of use.

Lightmed offers sterile medical wipes at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. In the range there is a suitable option for any customer.

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In medicine, two types of multifunctional wipes can be used: sterile and disposable non-sterile absorbent wipes. Pharmacists recommend the use of sterilized tissue products with a radiopaque thread indicating the source of infection in the patient's bandage. Non-woven wipes (from non-woven fabric) have a greater ability to absorb (absorb), they are softer, they are produced with a different number of layers.

Alcohol wipes contain ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Purpose - for injection, disinfection of the surface of intact skin, as a disinfectant to disinfect instruments. It can be used for dressings during surgical procedures, 12-layer cotton products are suitable.

In addition to use in surgical practice, they are needed during examinations or for medical care of newborns - using a soft, non-fluffy gauze material, they wipe the baby's skin, the fabric will not cause damage during processing.

Antibacterial wet wipes contain impregnations, which include antiseptics, water and vitamins that are beneficial for the skin.

DIMENSIONS OF MEDICAL WIPES

Medical non-sterile products are available in packs of 5, 10 or 20 pieces. The napkin has from 2 to 8 layers and looks like a familiar dressing.

The following sizes are produced as standard:

5 x 5 cm;
7.5 x 7.5 cm;
16 x 14 cm;
45 x 29 cm;
100 x 100 mm;
700 x 680 mm.

Products intended for adult and children's hygiene have different sizes and different degrees of impregnation with excipients.

PRODUCTION OF MEDICAL WIPES

Auxiliary materials can be added to the raw materials: spunbond, spunlace, etc.

During the manufacturing process, gauze fabric is bleached, folded into several layers, then steam sterilized, like cotton wool.

They are made from 8 and 12-layer pieces - this is how sterile dressings of all sizes are made, cutting the gauze bandage into strips and forming napkins by folding the fabric with the edges inward.

During the packaging process, information is applied that contains:

size description,
number of layers
quantity in a pack,
sterility type (marked "sterile", "non-sterile").

The technical characteristics of different types of products are regulated by different national standards. For example, GOST 16427-93 (gauze wipes and cuts), 9412-93 (non-sterile honey gauze in a roll) as a raw material for production.

The trading house, as a supplier, controls the parameters of the finished product, checking compliance with the requirements of State Standards, TU.

MANUFACTURERS OF MEDICAL WIPES

In the catalog and price list you will find the products of Russian factories: PKF "VeraMed", Newpharm, Leiko; enterprises in China.

In the factory box - from 12 pcs. (contains individually packaged units).

Order wholesale gauze medical two-layer sterile wipes 16x14, 45x29, 5x5 cm; alcoholized (alcohol); disinfectant varieties for medical institutions in individual packaging, you can contact the managers of our organization at the indicated numbers.