Surgtech Academy: Draping a Patient in Supine or Prone Position

Introduction

• Presenter: Mike from Surgtech Academy
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• Topic: Draping a patient in supine or prone position
• Note: Each surgeon may have different methods of draping

Key Concepts in Draping

• Surgeon First: Prioritize the surgeon's needs
• Create a Cuff: Essential part of the draping process
• Never Move Down or Up: Maintain position to avoid contamination

Draping in Supine Position

• Demonstration: Using Charlie the Mannequin as patient and Emma as surgeon
• Medium Sheets/Half Sheets:
  • Bring medium sheet, pass half to surgeon
  • Drape the inferior patient, extend, make a cuff, and drop
  • Unfold the second sheet, extend, make a cuff, and place superiorly
  • Covers most of the patient and reduces contamination risk

Towels Preparation

• Preparation: Prepare all towels ahead of time
• Placement Sequence:
  • First towel on surgeon's side
  • Next, place towels superiorly (top), inferiorly (bottom), and finally on own side
  • Maintain a distance of 12 to 18 inches from the field to avoid contamination

Final Draping: Laparotomy Drape

• Instructions on Drape: Manufacturers provide guidance
• Positioning:
  • Place at incision site, unfold, surgeon and assistant grab sides
  • Cuff hands, extend, unfold completely
  • Surgeon grabs white paper to finalize draping

Conclusion

• Outcome: Complete and perfect patient draping for both supine and prone positions
• Closing Remarks: Encouragement to excel in the O.R.
• Thank You Message: From Mike, wishing a great day in surgery