Antimicrobial acetate fibers: a step forward in health care textiles

Caring. 1996 Nov;15(11):34-7, 41.

Abstract

Health care providers are constantly battling the microorganisms that cause disease and infection. New textile products give professionals another weapon against these microscopic enemies.

MeSH terms

  • Bandages
  • Bedding and Linens
  • Bromine*
  • Cellulose / analogs & derivatives*
  • Disinfectants*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Equipment Design / trends*
  • Equipment and Supplies, Hospital
  • Home Care Services
  • Humans
  • Hygiene
  • Infection Control / trends*
  • Phenols*
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds*
  • Textiles / standards*
  • United States

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Drug Combinations
  • Phenols
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • microban
  • acetylcellulose
  • Cellulose
  • Bromine