KEY POINTS OF 
RAZORS
Surgical
razors and regular razors are different in several aspects: surgical razors are
used by medical personnel, not by the patient, and they are used to shave
different areas of the body. Therefore, they are not designed the same way.
Here are the key
aspects of 
surgical razors:
Main part:
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Cast
handle which cannot come apart for more safety.
§
Built-in
comb to shave long hairs: the razor can be used on any part of the body (hair,
pubis…)
§
Longer
handle: more convenient for nurses to use.
§
Cutting
angle: the cutting angle on 
razors takes into
account the fact that medical razors are used by specialized personnel, not by
the patient.
Blade:
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Single
blade: the hairs don’t get stuck - with double blade razors, they get stuck
between the blades.
§
Double
edge: better cost/efficiency ratio - you can shave a large area with one razor
only.
§
First
quality stainless steel, special sharpening for medical use.
Biodegradable material:
§
Can be
sterilized with ethylene oxide.
§
Material
is non-toxic and biodegradable.
§
Insensitive
to temperature changes: razors can be stored anywhere.
