title: [PATIENT SAFETY IN FRONT OF THE USE OF BANDAGES].
abstract: The safety of the patient is one of the main priorities in healthcare environment. One of the most commonly used products are bandages and their effectiveness and safety depends on many factors: the quality of the materials used, their manufacturing process and the main purpose of use. All sanitary products need to comply with the Royal Decree 1591/2009, October 16, that describes the characteristics and functions of each type of these products. Bandages are classified as a Sanitary Products Class l and, hence, they do not require any microbiological control in order to sell them. Therefore, it is fair to ask whether the bandages that are used in healthcare are totally safe for patients.
authors.forename: Verónica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sierra Peinado
authors.forename: Nerea
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mogeda Marina
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety