TROUSERS, SURGICAL, woven, L
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SCRUB SUIT, woven
Definition
Specific workwear which is worn by the nursing staff during activities requiring a high degree of cleanliness: maternity unit, surgical unit, etc.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- 3 STD sizes: small, medium, large (S, M, L)
- 1 NST size: extra large (XL)
- Colour: blue or green (preferred)
- Washing: normal; withstands boiling and sterilization by steam autoclave; resists to chlorine 0.1%
- Non sterile, reusable
- 50 % polyester - 50 % cotton fabric (MSF recommendation)
- Number of threads: warp: 24, weft: 22
- Metric count: warp: 28, weft: 28
- Weight per m2: 175 g
- 100 % cotton cretonne fabric (alternative)
- Number of threads: warp: 24, weft: 24
- Metric count: warp: 28, weft: 28
- Weight per m2: 180 g
TUNIC
- Tearproof low-cut neck, preferably "V-shaped"
- 2 patch side pockets with rounded corners
- "Kimono" short sleeves
TROUSERS: Drawstring waist closure and/or with elastic band.
Instructions for use
Maintenance
It is recommended that work clothing be changed daily, and it is mandatory to change clothes whenever they become soiled. After emptying the pockets, store clothing in a laundry bag and send bag to the laundry daily. Work clothes should not be cleaned at home, to protect the family environment and ensure the quality of laundering.
(Cf Introduction: Disinfection and sterilization in the field)
MSF requirements
To protect health care facility staff during their work activities and prevent crosstransmission of microorganisms