We gave up on the "perfect" fenestrated drape. Even the custom drapes that we tried were too expensive and too much for our needs AND with the fenestration in the wrong place. OR they were inferior (no absorbency and fenestration in the WRONG place). We use the fenestrated drape in the PICC kit, but it is too small to meet the IHI Standards for maximum barrier precautions. We use the drape in the kit and then use a large drape sheet (approx. size 78" x 50") that overlaps the fenestrated drape on the side closest to the patient. This large drape covers the patient's head and extends the length of most patients. I hope this makes sense. It is difficult to describe dimensions in an email. Gwen Irwin Seton Healthcare Network Austin, Texas
----- Original Message ----- From: "Cole, Darilyn - MET" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Venous List (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 1:44 PM Subject: picc drape > Hi Gang, > > I'm looking for a great fenestrated drape for placing piccs. I don't care > for the one in the kit generally. We used to get a bracial angio drape > which we loved but it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. > > Please let me know if you have found the perfect all-in-one drape. > > Thanks, > Darilyn > > p.s. would someone pass this on to the smartgroups list. I can't do it from > work. Thanks again > > > >
