Preventing Operating Room Fires: Impact of Surgical Drapes on Oxygen Contamination of the Operative Field

Conclusions Surgical drapes have varying oxygen permeability and can lead to high concentration underdrape oxygen pooling. Oxygen contamination of the surgical site varies widely based on drape material and may reach dangerously high levels, especially with the cotton OR towel. Surgical drape selection may impact OR fire risk.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research