MULTI-LAYER PRE-DRAPE APPARATUS AND PROCESS

摘要

A multi-layer pre-drape apparatus is applied to a patient before the patient is moved into the operating room. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus includes a lower layer with a center aperture and an upper layer that covers the aperture. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on a sterilized area of the patient to maintain the cleanliness of the incision area. Alternatively, the multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on the patient and sterilization fluid can be applied to the skin of the patient through the aperture. The patient can then be moved into the operating room and the upper layer of the multi-layer pre-drape can be removed to expose the sterilized area of the patient in the aperture. Additional drapes can be added to the pre-drape apparatus.

主权项

1. A multi-layered pre-drape comprising:
a lower layer with an aperture; an upper layer that covers the aperture; a first adhesive that secures the lower surface of the lower layer to a patient with a surgical area within the aperture of the lower layer; and a second adhesive that secures a lower surface of the upper layer to an upper surface of the lower layer wherein the adhesive strength of the first adhesive is greater than the second adhesive.