Q. Which material is used for surgical cotton?

Answer

The material includes absorbent cotton, cotton and cotton wool. Raw cotton is bleached white by boiling it in water and chemicals at 90 degrees celsius. The process begins with the opening and cleaning of pressed cotton bales. Cotton grown in bengal is virtually brown in color after being washed, dried, lapped, carded, rolled, cut, and packaged. Wounds can be covered or tied with surgical cotton, absorbent cotton, or cotton wool. Due to its high fluid absorbency, it is widely utilized for medical purposes in both public and private hospitals, dispensaries, nursing homes, maternity homes, factories, homes (for first aid), etc.