• Vertical isolation drapes were created to
  • Keep surgical areas sterile
  • Facilitate the use of anaesthesiologists as surgical assistants by eliminating the need for them to “scrub in” before participating in surgery
  • Allow for more efficiency (speed, and ease) of surgery
• Various materials can be used (E.g. paper, cloth)
• The largest markets for surgical drapes are in Asia, Europe, and North America

“Surgical Drape.” Surgical Drape – an Overview 

Medidex. “SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard.”