What should healthcare professionals know about the testing requirements of surgical apparel?
The AAMI standard PB:70 has combined industry standard tests and requires that all of them be used to calculate the overall level of protection, so a product is not just evaluated on a single test. The AAMI standard has created a simple leveling system so clinicians do not need to understand the details of every test. All they need to know is there are 4 levels, level 4 being the highest level of protection. Jessica Lenhardt, market manager, surgical gowns, Cardinal Health With everything being asked of todays healthcare professionals, it is difficult to expect that they are in a position to intricately understand testing requirements and specifications. What they should know is that manufacturers like Kimberly-Clark have documentation across the critical attributes of barrier, linting, flammability and comfort that can be used to make a more informed usage and purchasing decision. Jeff Schneider, global general manager, surgical products, Kimberly-Clark Health Care All medical product
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