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Surgical Gowns: Selection and Best Practices for Protection
About this Course
In the perioperative practice environment, prevention of infection for both surgical patients and health care workers is an overriding goal. The appropriate selection and use of surgical gowns is an essential component in infection control strategies. Therefore, perioperative nurses and surgical technologists must be knowledgeable about the key considerations in selecting and using gowns effectively in the surgical practice setting.
This continuing education activity provides an overview of the considerations in the selection and use of surgical gowns as a protective measure for both patients and staff. It reviews five criteria used in the selection of surgical gowns: barrier protection, flammability resistance, low linting, abrasion resistance, and comfort. The various types of materials used in the manufacture of surgical gowns, as well as the corresponding industry tests, are discussed. Best practices in the donning, use, and removal of surgical gowns will be explored. A case study provides the participant with the opportunity to synthesize the information and evaluate workplace scenario in regards to best practices for surgical gown use.
Learning Objectives
- Identify five criteria for the selection of surgical gowns.
- Describe the selection criteria for surgical gowns.
- Discuss best practices for surgical gown protection.
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