SURGICAL DRAPES: DRAPING -- SURGICAL PROCEDURES ON THE TORSO

Course overview

Surgical drapes are sterile barrier devices systematically positioned over the patient, instrument tables, operating table, and surrounding areas prior to surgical procedures for the primary purpose of maintaining the sterility of the surgical field to minimize the risk for surgical site infection (SSI). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of draping for surgical procedures on the torso. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.