Rigorous adherence to the principles of asepsis is the foundation of surgical site infection prevention. It is critical to minimize a patient's exposure to bacterial contamination from members of the surgical team and from non-sterile equipment in the operating room through the use of gloves, gowns, masks, and drapes.

Draping of the surgical site provides a sterile work surface and helps minimize the transfer of microorganisms between non-sterile areas and the surgical wound.

These measures also help protect health care professionals from exposure to pathogens in the patient's blood and other body fluids.

We have surgical drapes for: Cardiovascular/Cardiac Catheterization, Equipment, General, Incise Drapes - Antimicrobial, Incise Drapes - Clear, Labor and Delivery, Ophthalmic Procedures, and Orthopedic Procedures.

Why is Sterile Field & Surface important?
CDC: Intraoperative Recommendations for Surgical Attire and Drapes: Use surgical gowns and drapes that are effective barriers when wet (i.e., materials that resist liquid penetration).

View the complete CDC document (PDF 270kb)

Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 1999, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, p. 268.