Fenestrated surgical drape
A sterile drape of similar material to the generic drape, with a pre-cut, reinforced opening (fenestration) shaped and sized for the anatomical region of the planned incision.
How it is used
Positioned so the fenestration frames the already-prepped incision site, while covering and isolating the rest of the patient's body to maintain field sterility.
Clinical tip
Choose a fenestration shape and size appropriate to the procedure (e.g., extremity fenestration versus laparotomy); an incorrectly sized opening can expose unprepped skin or restrict surgical access.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-07.
Dates derived from the project's public version-control history on GitHub, not a live collaborative edit log.