TUNIC, SURGICAL, woven, S

STD ELINTUNS1WS

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The product is part of at least one Kit. A kit is a collection of products (medical and/or logistic) that are needed for a certain intervention in emergency. The choice and quantity of the articles reflects the MSF protocols for this specific situation. The use of Kits allows to start an intervention without a detailed evaluation.
OC subscriptions: included in supply or field order tools (e.g. UniField)
SC subscriptions: included in supply or field tools
OC validations: approved for procurement and use by an OC for international or local orders specifying context and activity in Medical Standard Lists (MSL)

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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

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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

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