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Incise Drape

Adhesive Incise Drape · Plastic Skin Drape · Adhesive Plastic Drape · Ioban · Antimicrobial Incise Drape · Steri-Drape

A thin, clear plastic film with adhesive on one side and a paper backing, packed fan-folded. antimicrobialan-tee-my-KROH-bee-ulA drug or substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.anti- againstmicro- smallbi/o life-al relating toFull entry versions such as 3M Ioban 2 are impregnated with iodophor and look orange-tinted.

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What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.

  • What it’s for

    Stuck over the prepped skin at the incision site after the towels are placed, so the skin under it becomes a sterile surface and the surgeon cuts through the film. Used in skin cancer excisionek-SIZH-unCutting out tissue, such as a growth or damaged area, during surgery.Full entry , extremity cases, coccygectomy and many open procedures.

  • Lengths and variants

    Many sizes, small to large; plain plastic or iodophor-impregnated.

  • What experienced techs know

    What techs who reach for it every day know about it.Pro

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  • During the case

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2 sources
  1. Fuller. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 17 (Surgical Skin Preparation and Draping), p. 338 and 353
  2. Goldman. Pocket Guide to the Operating Room. 3rd ed. Chapter 24 (Neurologic Surgery), p. 651

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