Investigation of surgical dressings used in the Kenyatta National Hospital

Abstract

This project was carried out to investigate the surgical dressings used in Kenyatta National Hospital do comply with the British Pharmacopoiea specifications of sterilization, storage, packaging, labeling and quality. Various samples of surgical dressings were collected from the CSSD department and the bulky store and include:- Regal gauze, gauze rolls, cotton wool, plaster of paris and extension strappings. The samples were run through a number of tests in the B.P. and are:- Fiber identification Threads per stated length Weight per unit area Absorbency Loss on drying Results obtained were compared with the B.P. requirements and conclusions drawn. This project ensures that the surgical dressings used in hospitals are clean, sterile and up to standard for they are used on patients thus reduces contamination and spread of infections.