Cheapest exam sheets! But compared to what?
The examination sheet market: a market degraded by the price war
Examination sheets are a basic product in the medical, fitness, physiotherapy, massage and aesthetics fields . Used daily by professionals welcoming the public , disposable examination sheets guarantee the hygiene and comfort of your clients or patients during sessions and consultations.
The range of examination sheets and the number of manufacturers is vast and you will find a very wide range of examination sheets in terms of texture: embossed, smooth, plasticized ... as well as in terms of formats, width and length.
The examination sheet market is a very competitive market , as are the markets for paper hand towels , toilet paper, etc., which sometimes leads to manufacturing deviations to always sell cheaper. It is therefore a market that over time has considerably degraded the original product. So don't hesitate to measure the product you are buying , count the number of sheets announced (within the manufacturing tolerance) and why not the weight of the product. Indeed, just like for garbage bags , for example, in the end, paper products are sold "by weight"....
Examination sheets: essential but not sufficient!
Examination sheets are essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing cross-contamination such as viruses, bacteria, etc. within healthcare facilities. Their systematic use helps prevent the transmission of germs between clients or patients and protects medical equipment. Which practitioner, esthetician, or physiotherapist would you visit today without this type of protection on the examination table?
Their necessity no longer needs to be demonstrated, but this is a reminder of why examination sheets are a key element of hygiene.
Sheets contribute to hygiene but do not guarantee it completely...
The first argument is obviously hygiene. ...The use of single-use sheets on examination tables constitutes an effective barrier to limit the spread of microorganisms, even if it is not the only element. Each new patient thus benefits from a clean and disinfected surface, considerably reducing the risks of cross-contamination. Laying down a sheet does not exempt you from quickly disinfecting the surface with a cloth and a professional disinfectant cleaner or a suitable surface disinfectant such as Surfa'safe.
Aerial disinfection is also part of your responsible approach. Remember that sheets are just one element, but they alone cannot guarantee a healthy space.
The patient or client: positive experience or not?
The comfort of the patient or your client in the case of a beauty institute is essential . As much for a doctor whose product is generally not used for more than a few minutes , certain professions such as physiotherapy, massage, beauty centers where the person can stay in place from 45 minutes to 1 hour or more, it becomes a good or a bad experience... So beyond the hygienic aspect, the examination sheets provide comfort to the patient who is often already in a fragile situation. They offer a soft and absorbent surface, reducing the sensation of cold in contact with the examination or massage table. As you will have understood, certainly for a consultation of a few minutes, this element does not necessarily represent a central argument, but it is not the same in an aesthetic center, physiotherapy, massage, SPA center... where the well-being of the client who in this case is no longer a patient helps to create a reassuring, warm environment which will be part of the final positive experience .
And for you, doctor, physiotherapist, beautician, masseur, etc.?
Protecting the massage table, examination table or any other support is an argument for the professional who welcomes a patient or a client to preserve his equipment . The regular use of examination sheets helps to preserve the condition of your equipment. By absorbing humidity and protecting against stains, they extend the life of massage or examination tables , thus representing a profitable investment in the long term.
Using examination sheets also saves you time . Examination sheets make it easier for you to transition between each client or patient by quickly getting the table ready for your next session or consultation. Their pre-cut format allows for quick changes between each patient or client, and you will optimize your day and your schedule.
Examination sheets are now available in a very wide range of materials, sizes and weights.
Examination sheet materials
The material of the sheets and its manufacturing method
There are three main categories of examination sheets in terms of material:
Smooth 2-ply cotton examination sheets
This is the historic and traditional sheet used by healthcare professionals. These sheets are made from pure white or blue cellulose wadding, and the two layers are joined by a "knurling" on each side of the sheet along its length.
The advantage of this type of sheet with a smooth structure is comfort because users generally find it "softer" . The disadvantage is that the combination of the two thicknesses by knurling often leads to the folds separating when the person moves on the table, resulting in a crumpled and torn sheet more easily . This type of sheet will be reserved for general practitioner consultations or examinations or short treatments because even if we have added some glue to our smooth sheet, it remains more fragile than a waffle sheet.
The embossed examination sheet
Examination sheets can be presented in the form of two plies of pure cotton combined by point-to-point embossing . This type of manufacturing brings several interesting elements such as greater absorption and greater "bulkiness". This type of embossing is often found on household or professional paper towels or on so-called "point-to-point" napkins.
Examination sheets can be made with a simple embossing or for more comfort and hold, a micro embossing . Waffle sheets have a textured surface that improves their absorbent properties and their resistance. They are particularly appreciated for prolonged examinations because they have a greater hold . This type of sheet is mainly dedicated to physiotherapy, osteopathy, long examinations. It is also on these products that we find the most attractive prices.
The laminated examination sheets
The laminated sheet is made up of two layers . One layer of pure wadding and one layer of polyethylene . The two are assembled to form a single smooth surface which has the advantage of being a barrier for liquids . It therefore has a waterproof property necessary in certain intervention professions, particularly first aid, firefighters, emergency services, but also medical fields where the presence of fluid or liquid is an element to be managed, such as Gynecology, Urology, Pediatrics. These sheets have a waterproof plastic side, offering optimal protection against liquids.
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