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Clinical Workwear and Gear terms, explained
Short, plain definitions of the words you'll see on product pages and spec sheets. Each one links to a guide when there's more to know.
A
- ASTM F2913
- A test method for measuring footwear slip resistance. Read the guide →
B
- Bandage scissors
- Angled scissors with a blunt tip for cutting dressings. Read the guide →
- Bell
- The open side of a dual-head stethoscope for low-frequency sounds. Read the guide →
- Breakaway lanyard
- A lanyard that releases under pull for safety. Read the guide →
G
- Graduated compression
- Compression that decreases from ankle to calf. Read the guide →
I
- Inseam
- The inner leg length of scrub pants. Read the guide →
M
- mmHg
- Millimeters of mercury, the unit for compression levels. Read the guide →
P
- Poly-cotton
- A polyester and cotton blend used in durable scrubs. Read the guide →
S
- Slip resistance
- A shoe outsole's grip on wet or slick floors. Read the guide →
- Spandex
- A stretch fiber added to scrubs for movement. Read the guide →
T
- Tunable diaphragm
- A stethoscope diaphragm that changes frequency response with pressure. Read the guide →