To minimize the risk of germ transfer in surgical operating theatres, sterile draping of patients, their surroundings and the wearing of sterile clothing are all essential safety measures, irrespective of the nature of the operation. Given their vital role in infection protection, draping materials and operating theatre clothing are legally regarded as medical products with their production and quality testing subject to European Standard EN 13795.

Reducing the risk of wound infections with disposable surgical clothing

Different operations have different risks of infection. Long, complex operations involving high levels of blood and irrigating fluids, carry th