Surgical gowns are worn by medical professionals in healthcare
settings. They come in a variety of materials and have different properties. There are different gowns for different types
of procedures or clinical settings. The main reason for using surgical gowns is
to prevent the wearer from transmitting or being contaminated with microorganisms
that could lead to infection.
Infection control determines that a large proportion of surgical
gowns cannot be re-used and are thrown away after every procedure. Surgical gowns are usually sterile and ready
for use in surgery in a sterile setting.
Sterile gowns can be sterilised by using Gamma irradiation and more
commonly Ethylene Oxide.
We have written a short guide to explain how a surgical gown
is donned so that it does not become contaminated.
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Pick up the folded gown from the wrapper being
careful to touch the inside top layer only.
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Place both hands into the armholes and sleeves, and
then allow the gown to drop and unfold completely.
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A theatre assistant can then pull the gown over
the shoulders. The nurse must only ever touch
the inside of the gown
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The assistant should then fasten the gown at the
neck and tie the inner belt.
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At this point, you can then don gloves.
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After donning gloves grab the belt card which is
holding the two ties across the front of the gown.
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Remove the short tie from the card and keep it
in one hand, then pass the belt card with the other tie to the theatre
assistant, ensuring no contact is made.
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They will pass the tie around the back of you
and hand you back the card. Let them
tear off the cardboard and you can tie the ties in a bow at your waist.
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At this point, your gown should be comfortable
and secure at which point you can continue to the procedure.
For more information on sterile gowns please get in touch. We
have stock of Spunlace reinforced surgical gowns and SMMS reinforced surgical
gowns.
