Surgical drape for surgery on an extremity

Details Surgical drape for surgery on an extremity Surgical drape for surgery on an extremity

1994-12-02

1996-05-07

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Drapes

128852, 128853, A61B 1900, A61B 1908

Patent

active

055136559

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a surgical drape 10 specifically designed for surgery on extremities (e.g. arm, hand, leg, foot). The drape 10 comprises a base sheet 11, a work surface 14, a dam 21 having an adjustable opening 22 and cord stays 25-32. The patient 18 lies under the drape while a subject extremity 23 is placed through the adjustable opening. The dam is made of an elastomeric material which forms a tight engagement around the subject extremity. The work area completely surrounds the dam and is substantially stronger than the base sheet to reduce accidental tearing and prevent instruments from slipping off from the drape. The work area extends a substantial distance around the dam to provide adequate protection from accidentally tearing the drape when surgery is conducted near the dam. The cord stays prevent cords from interfering with surgery or becoming contaminated as a result of falling to the operating room floor.

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