Generic sterile surgical drape
A large sterile sheet made of single-use non-woven fabric (SMS polypropylene) or reusable cotton/polyester blend, sometimes with a reinforced fluid-resistant zone.
How it is used
Covers the patient and surrounding furniture/equipment to establish and maintain the sterile field, acting as a barrier against microbial migration into the surgical area.
Clinical tip
Single-use non-woven drapes provide better resistance to fluid strike-through than reusable cotton, which is why AORN guidelines recommend selecting drape material based on the procedure's anticipated fluid exposure.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-07.
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