CDC says 'large draping'.
IHI says 'head to toe'.
but what does "head-to-toe" mean?
I would think that "head-to-toe" = whole body under drape.
but how can we achieve that when a patient is awake? (cover their head under drape)
our IC is going to check with CDC regarding the 'head-to-toe' issue.
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Please help me explain to a colleague what "maximal barrier precautions" are--right now we are using just the small drapes that come in the BARD PICC kit and making a jigsaw configured sterile field--she thinks this adequate and wants to know by what standard/guideline/authority it is stated that we are required to use a full body drape--Thank you in advance for your help--
Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
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