TrustShield is the new Ahlstrom brand for an extensive range of single-use surgical drapes for the operating room.
Impervious and absorbent drapes made from laminate fabrics are designed for the most demanding surgeries, creating a total barrier to bacteria and viruses. The repellent SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond) fabrics are designed for low-risk surgeries where minimal amounts of fluid are present.
The single-use nonwovens are widely preferred to conventional linen because they provide a microbiological barrier and are an important part in the fight against Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI), the company says.
In the operating room, the success of a surgery is a combination of several factors and choosing the right material for a surgical drape is one of them. Fabric barrier and strength are key requirements, yet other properties such as drape and linting must be taken into account to protect the patient and not interfere with the surgery process.
Ahlstrom’s portfolio of technologies are available in a range of compositions, weights and colours and their properties can be tailored to match the specific performance requirements.
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