2023
DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.6645.3990
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Reusing sterile cotton fabric barriers in the clinical practice: an observational and longitudinal study

Berendina Elsina Bouwman,
Dayane de Melo Costa,
Francesco Tessarolo
et al.

Abstract: Objective: to analyze the physical and biological barrier characteristics of cotton fields used as a sterile barrier system after multiple use and processing cycles in the clinical practice. Method: an observational and longitudinal study to monitor and evaluate 100% cotton fabric used as a sterile barrier system in a medium-sized hospital. Samples were collected before use (after three washes) and at three, six, nine, 12 and 15 months of use and evaluated for the number, thickness and integrity of threads, w… Show more

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