Reflective surgical drape

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1991-02-20

1995-01-03

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Drapes

428285, 428461, B32B 1508

Patent

active

RE0348163

ABSTRACT:
A new, lightweight reflective surgical drape which is effective in reducing the rate of heat loss in human patients during a variety of surgical procedures is disclosed. The drape comprises a core layer of non-conductive aluminum and a first and second adjacent layer of a thermoplastic material. A non-woven layer of absorbent material is attached to either the first or second adjacent layer of thermoplastic material.
In a preferred embodiment, the drape of the present invention comprises a first layer of non-conductive aluminum and a second layer of a thermoplastic material. A third layer of non-woven absorbent material is attached to the first layer of non-conductive aluminum.

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