PP+PE Surgical Drapes, For Ophthalmic, Pattern : Plain

Product Features :

PP+PE (Polypropylene + Polyethylene)

• Cost effective
• Light weight
• Minimal fluid resistance
• Ideal for lower risk environments

SMS (Spunbond + Meltblown + Spunbond)

• Breathability increases comfort
• High fluid resistance
• High tear and puncture resistance
• Ideal for higher risk environments

Surgical Drapes provide a protective barrier around the surgical area of the body, only excluding the head. The surgical drapes are usually clipped to a pair of poles near the head of the bed to form an ether screen, which separates the space for surgery conductors from the surgical site. Creating such a sterile barrier to create and maintain a sterile field is referred to as draping. A sterile environment is extremely important against contaminants during and after surgery.

The sterile surgical drapes establish a perimeter which forms a “sterile field”. This sterile environment is crucial when conducting surgery and once the surgery is finished to protect against the threat of pathogens or other contaminants which can cause infection or more dire illnesses.

Surgical drapes are available in several sizes and opening shapes for various surgery sites. Various materials and options are also available, including PP+PE or SMS material, to meet the surgical requirements of the surgeon. These materials are Non-Woven fabrics made from long fibers, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatments. Surgical drapes have the options of having a squared opening, ellipse opening or no opening, including tape or not including tape depending on the perimeters of the operation.

The PP+PE drapes are significantly cheaper than their SMS counterparts. They are lightweight and relatively durable; however, they have a low resistance to liquids. When taking into account the properties of PP+PE, they are more suited for lower-risk environments.

SMS drapes are breathable and comfortable. Unlike PP+PE drapes, SMS drapes are considerably more resistant to liquids and have a much higher resistance to punctures. They are also equipped with 3 layers, bolstering strength and protection. One of the layers is bacterial and acts as a repellent. They are more expensive than their alternative, however because of their enhanced properties; they are safer and suited for higher environments.