The operating room is one of the most important areas in the hospital, and operating room consumables are various equipment and materials necessary for surgery. This includes surgical gowns, surgical drapes and wraps, surgical pack, gauze swabs, lap sponges,vaseline gauze, surgical sutures, blades, surgical scalpel, surgical gloves, urinary catheters, drainage tubes, etc. The quality of operating room consumables is directly related to the safety and effectiveness of surgery, so you must be very careful in selecting and using them. So, we’ve gathered a list of the best medical consumables for you to choose from and bring into your operating room.
1.Surgical gowns
Surgical gown is a type of protective clothing specially designed for use in operating rooms and other medical environments to protect medical staff from infection and contamination and to reduce the risk of cross-infection during surgery.
Features:
(1).Protective performance: The surgical gown is made of high-quality protective materials, which can effectively block the penetration of liquids, microorganisms and particles, providing comprehensive protection.
(2).Breathability: Surgical gowns are made of breathable materials, which can maintain the comfort and dryness of medical staff and reduce the accumulation of sweat.
(3). Comfort: The surgical gown adopts ergonomic design and has good fit and flexibility, allowing medical staff to move freely during the operation.
(4).Durability: The surgical gown is made of wear-resistant materials and can withstand long-term use and multiple cleanings, maintaining its protective performance and appearance.
2.Surgical drapes and wraps
Surgical drape is mainly used to cover and protect the surgical hole during surgery.
Features:
(1).Highly absorbent: Surgical drapes are made of highly absorbent materials, which can quickly absorb and fix the blood and body fluids produced during the operation, keeping the surgical area clean and dry.
(2).Non-woven material: Surgical drapes are usually made of non-woven material, which is soft, breathable, and waterproof. It can effectively block the intrusion of bacteria and other pollutants and provide a good surgical environment.
(3).Elastic band design: Surgical drapes are usually equipped with elastic bands, which can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the surgical hole to ensure that the drapes fit tightly and are not easy to loosen.
(4).Various specifications and types: Surgical drapes come in different specifications and types. You can choose the appropriate drapes according to the surgical site and surgical needs, such as head drapes, chest drapes, abdominal drapes, etc.
(5).Easy to use: Surgical drape is easy to use and simple to operate. It can quickly cover the surgical hole and provide effective protection and protection.
3.Surgical pack
To better meet customer needs, our surgical packs not only include basic non-woven products but also provide customized services. Customers can customize their own surgical pack according to the surgical site and individual needs.
4.Gauze swabs
Gauze sheets are used to absorb body exudate during surgery and support organs, tissues, etc. during surgery.
Gauze sheets are usually made up of multiple layers of gauze, each layer of gauze being fixed with threads to increase its strength and durability. The size and shape of gauze sheets can be customized according to different usage requirements. Common ones include square, rectangular and round. Gauze sheets can be divided into many types according to different uses. For example, injection gauze sheets are used for skin disinfection before injection and wound coverage after injection; nursing gauze sheets are used for wound cleaning, dressing fixation and absorption of secretions; protective gauze sheets are used to prevent contamination and infection. The use of gauze sheets is relatively simple, just place it on the area that needs treatment. During use, care should be taken to keep the gauze piece clean and dry to avoid the risk of bacterial growth and infection.
5.Lap sponges
Lap sponges are mainly used for abdominal care and protection in cases of surgery, trauma, disease, etc.
Medical Lap sponges are characterized by softness, breathability, good water absorption, and non-irritation. It is made of pure cotton gauze material with good breathability, which can effectively reduce the accumulation of moisture and sweat in the patient’s abdomen and keep the patient’s skin dry and comfortable. At the same time, the pure cotton gauze material has good water absorption and can quickly absorb abdominal secretions and keep the wound clean and dry. The composition of medical lap sponges mainly includes pure cotton gauze and sterile packaging. Pure cotton gauze is the main material. It has good water absorption and breathability and can effectively protect the patient’s abdomen. Sterile packaging ensures the sterility of products and reduces the risk of cross-infection. According to different use needs, medical lap sponges can be divided into different types. Common types include single-layer lap sponges and multi-layer lap sponges. Single-layer lap sponges are suitable for general infusion, care and protection needs, while multi-layer lap sponges are suitable for situations requiring higher absorbency and protection, such as post-operative wound care.
6.Vaseline gauze
Vaseline gauze is used for isolation between wound tissues and between wounds and other dressings, such as burns, scalds, exuding wounds that require drainage, donor areas for skin grafts, and skin grafting areas.
The characteristics of Vaseline gauze mainly include the following aspects. First of all, it has good hygroscopicity and breathability, which can effectively absorb and eliminate wound secretions and keep the wound dry. Secondly, Vaseline gauze has good softness and ductility, and can adapt to the curves of different parts, providing a comfortable use experience. In addition, Vaseline gauze also has certain antibacterial properties, which can prevent infection and promote wound healing. The composition of Vaseline gauze mainly includes gauze and Vaseline. Gauze is usually made of pure cotton or synthetic fibers and is soft, breathable and moisture-absorbent. Vaseline is a colorless and odorless semi-solid paraffin that has good lubrication and moisturizing properties and can effectively protect skin and wounds. Vaseline gauze can be divided into many types according to different uses and specifications. Common types include dressing Vaseline gauze, injection Vaseline gauze and surgical Vaseline gauze. Dressing type Vaseline gauze is suitable for wound dressing and wiping, injection type Vaseline gauze is suitable for injection operations, and surgical type Vaseline gauze is suitable for the protection and care of surgical incisions.
7.Surgical suture
Medical sutures refer to special medical threads used for ligation and hemostasis, suture hemostasis and tissue suturing during surgical operations. They are divided into two types: absorbable sutures and non-absorbable sutures.
(1).Absorbable sutures
Absorbable sutures are divided into PGA,polyglactin 910,polydioxanone,Chromic Catgut,Plain Chromic sutures according to different materials and degree of absorption. They are degraded and absorbed in the body, avoiding the pain caused by secondary surgery to the patient, and sutures with different degradation times can be selected according to actual surgical needs.
(2). Non-absorbable sutures
Non-absorbable sutures are sutures that cannot be absorbed by tissues, so the sutures need to be removed after suturing. They have varying degrees of tissue reaction, and suturing the epidermis can easily leave scars.Made of polypropylene,Polyester,Silk(Braided),nylon (monofilament).
8.Blades
Single use sterile surgical blades are used to cut tissue or cut instruments during surgery.
Features:
(1)Cutting tissue: The main function of a surgical blade is to cut tissue, such as skin, muscles, blood vessels, etc.It can achieve the purpose of surgery by cutting tissue, such as removing tumors and repairing wounds.
(2)Cutting tissue: The surgical blade can be used to cut tissue, such as skin, abdominal cavity, etc.
(3)Removing tissue: A surgical blade can be used to remove tissue, such as tumors, diseased tissue, etc.Removing tissue is one of the key steps in surgery.It can help doctors completely remove diseased tissue and achieve the purpose of treatment.
(4)Fine operations: The surgical blade can perform fine operations, such as cutting small blood vessels, cutting small nerves, etc.It can help doctors perform delicate anatomy and repairs and reduce surgical damage to surrounding tissues.
(5)Safety: Disposable sterile surgical blades have good safety and can reduce the risk of cross-infection during surgery.Each scalpel blade undergoes strict sterile treatment to ensure a sterile environment during the surgery.
9.Surgical scalpel
The sterile plastic-handled scalpel is characterized by its sterility, which can effectively reduce the risk of surgical infection. Its appearance is usually made of plastic material, and the handle is ergonomically designed, making it comfortable to hold and easy to operate. In addition, the sterile plastic-handled scalpel also has the feature of replaceable blades, and different types of blades can be selected according to surgical needs. Sterile plastic-handled scalpels usually consist of two parts: a handle and a blade. The handle part is made of sterile plastic material, which has good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, and can be packaged aseptically under high temperature and high pressure sterilization conditions. The blade part is usually made of stainless steel, which has good cutting performance and durability. According to different surgical needs, sterile plastic-handled scalpels can be divided into various types. Common types include stripping knives, cutting knives, suturing knives, hemostatic knives, etc. The peeling knife is suitable for skin peeling surgery, the cutting knife is suitable for tissue cutting surgery, the suturing knife is suitable for suturing surgery, the hemostatic knife is suitable for hemostatic surgery, etc. Different types of blades have different shapes and cutting characteristics to meet the needs of different surgical operations.
10.Surgical gloves
Medical gloves are necessary protective equipment for medical personnel when performing medical operations. They can effectively prevent cross-infection and protect the hands of medical personnel.
Features:
(1).Highly protective: Medical examination gloves are made of high-quality latex or synthetic materials and have good protective properties. They can effectively isolate pathogens and contaminants and reduce the risk of cross-infection.
(2).High comfort: Medical examination gloves are ergonomically designed with good fit and flexibility, allowing medical personnel to feel comfortable during the operation without causing excessive pressure and discomfort to the hands.
(3).Strong durability: Medical examination gloves have high durability and are not easily broken or damaged. They can maintain good protective effects over long periods of use and reduce the frequency of replacing gloves.
11. Urinary catheters
It is used to guide the urine in the patient’s bladder to the outside of the body through the urethra and into the urine collection container.
Urinary catheters are characterized by being soft, durable, and sterile, and can effectively drain urine and reduce the risk of infection. It is usually made of medical silicone or rubber, which has good biocompatibility and will not cause irritation or damage to human tissue. Urinary catheters usually consist of a catheter body, a connecting tube and a collection bag. The catheter body is the part inserted into the urethra. It generally has two holes, one for draining urine and the other for injecting irrigation fluid. The connecting tube is used to connect the urinary catheter and the collection bag so that urine can flow into the collection bag smoothly. Collection bags are containers used to collect urine. There are generally two types, one is a disposable urine bag and the other is a reusable urine bag. Urinary catheters can be divided into different types according to different needs. Common ones include ordinary urinary catheters, balloon urinary catheters and T-shaped urinary catheters. Ordinary urinary catheters are suitable for short-term drainage, while balloon catheters are suitable for long-term drainage. They have an inflated balloon in the bladder to prevent the catheter from prolapse. The T-shaped urinary catheter is suitable for situations where simultaneous drainage and lavage are required. It has an additional channel on the catheter body that can be used to inject lavage fluid.
12.Drainage tubes
Drainage tube is a medical device used for clinical surgical drainage to guide pus, blood, and liquid accumulated between human tissues or in body cavities to the outside of the body to prevent postoperative infection and promote wound healing. There are many types of surgical drainage tubes used clinically, some are used for urinary catheterization, some are used for wounds, and are used in the chest, brain, gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, etc. The purpose of surgical drainage is to guide pus, blood, and fluid accumulated in human tissues or body cavities to the outside of the body to prevent postoperative infection and affect wound healing.
