Surgical Drapes are used to ensure sterile conditions during surgical procedures.Sterile drapes are sections of sterilized cloth-like material utilized in many medical settings. They are used to either create a contaminant free area during an operation or conceal the areas of the body not affected by a procedure. Medical equipment may be covered with sterile drapes to protect it. Draping is designed to be super absorbent and strong enough to prevent tearing. Some are disposable and individually packaged for a single use.
The use of sterile drapes creates an area free of contamination during medical and surgical procedures. Sterile drapes may be classified as fenestrated, meaning with holes or openings, or non-fenestrated. They are most commonly made of a paper tissue material with a plastic backing. Depending on the intended use, the tissue paper may be single ply or two-ply. Many drapes are a plain blue or white color, but they are also available in printed patterns.The article comes from China Surgical Drape.
Prior to surgery, the surgeon adorns the sterile clothing, the sterile gloves are then put on and special attention is paid to make sure that no contact is made with skin and/or any other non-sterile objects. Now, the sterile instruments are placed on a sterile underlay, ensuring that sterility is not compromised in this surgical video, note that the oral cavity has been disinfected three times and the surgeon, patient and all surgical instruments are “wrapped up” in sterile surgical drapes, covers and coats.
Sterile drapes are also used to protect medical equipment from accidental damage. Fluids and small surgical tools can cause damage if dropped on some equipment. Draping such equipment with sterile tissue can protect the equipment without any risk of contaminating the sterile field necessary for most medical procedures. Some medical equipment may not need to be replaced as often with the regular use of sterile draping.
They are used as an underlay and/or cover for the patient. You can see various disposable products in this image. There is a distinction between disposable and washable products. Washable Surgical Drapes and towels should only be washed by certified cleaning contractors.