What is the purpose of surgical drapes?

Sterile surgical drapes are used during surgery to prevent contact with unprepared surfaces and to maintain the sterility of environmental surfaces, equipment and the patient’s surroundings.

What restrictions are placed on the person who drapes the patient for surgery?

1. Drapes must be free of holes, punctures, and tears. A. Drapes should be resistant to punctures and tears to prevent microbial contamination of the sterile field.

When draping the patient which is done first?

(1) The first step in draping is the placing of a drape sheet from the foot to the knees. The scrub will select the sheet and hand one end to the surgeon across the operating table, supporting the folds, keeping it high, and holding it taut until it is opened, then drop it (open fingers and release sheet).

How do you disinfect surgical gowns?

Due to the high degree of hygiene required by the medical field, the standard version of these disposable surgical gowns can be sterilized in autoclave at 134°C.

What is extremity drape?

The extremity surgical drape is used to cover a patient’s extremity such as a hand, arm or leg during a surgical procedure. With or without adhesive on drapes, allow direct observation of the patient during surgery.

Where can I get more information about 3m surgical drapes?

ID #1012 For more information For more information about 3M surgical drapes or other 3M Health Care products: • Contact your local 3M representative • Call the 3M Health Care Customer Helpline: -801 0-228-3957 • Visit the 3M Health Care products Web site: www.3M.com/Medical

What are 3M disposable gowns?

Traditional 3M disposable surgical gown ●Light and soft material keeps the wearer dry and cool ● Standard and reinforced designs 3M TMReinforced and Standard Disposable Gowns 3MTMReinforced High Performance Disposable Gowns

Why choose 3M™ioban™2 drapes?

This not only reduces potential exposure to infectious body fluids, but keeps the patient dry which can help reduce turnaround time between procedures. Many 3M surgical drapes have fluid collection pouches, and the Steri-Drape 9000 range of drapes is absorbent. 3M™Ioban™2 Antimicrobial Incise Drapes

What is the size of the 3M™clear drapes wound edge protector?

3M™Clear Plastic Drapes Wound Edge Protector Overall Size Ring Diameter Packs Boxes per Box per Case 107390cm x 90cm 12.5cm 10 4 107490cm x 90cm 17.5cm 10 4 107590cm x 90cm 22.5cm 10 4 107690cm x 90cm 27.5cm 10 4