Comparative analysis of dressings in terms of economic benefits and possibilities to maintain quality care of postoperative wounds

The article presents the results of the research work, which allowed to pay attention to the features of the manufacture and use of dressings necessary for the care of a postoperative wound in order to combine optimal therapy, quality and cost of treatment. Objective. To conduct a comparative characteristic of the manufacture and use of dressings from bleached medical gauze made of non-woven material and traditional medical cotton gauze in surgical departments. Results. The cost of cuts of the provided types of gauze was calculated, the technology for manufacturing dressings from bleached medical gauze made of non-woven material and traditional medical cotton gauze was assessed, the cost of one finished napkin, one finished ball (swab), one finished turunda, of each size, from the presented types of gauze was calculated, the results of using the dressing material in patients in the postoperative period were assessed. Conclusion. Testing of medical gauze bleached from non-woven material in the practical activities of specialists of medical organizations showed not only its economic benefit, but also emphasized the possibilities in high-quality care of postoperative wounds.