Description
Key Uses:
Sterilization:
Dressing drums are used to sterilize medical supplies, like gauze and surgical instruments, in an autoclave (steam sterilizer).
Storage:
After sterilization, the drum can be sealed to keep the contents sterile until needed.
Preventing Infection:
By maintaining the sterility of medical supplies, dressing drums help prevent infections during procedures.
Organization:
They help organize medical supplies in operating rooms and other healthcare settings.
Construction and Features:
Material:
Dressing drums are typically made of durable stainless steel to withstand frequent sterilization and cleaning.
Design:
They are round, cylindrical containers with a slotted belt or clamp for opening and closing the perforated drum body.
Applications:
Operating Rooms:
Dressing drums are commonly used in operating rooms to store and sterilize supplies for surgical procedures.
Emergency Departments:
They are also used in emergency departments for storing dressings and other supplies needed for wound care and other procedures.
Clinics:
Smaller versions of dressing drums can be used in clinics for sterilizing and storing supplies for minor procedures.