Glossary of equivalent standards
Committee representation
Acknowledgments
Foreword
1 Introduction and scope
2 Definitions of terms
3 Types of surgical protective materials
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Multiple-use materials
3.2.1 General considerations
3.2.2 Historical materials
3.2.3 Current materials
3.3 Single-use materials
3.4 Reinforcement of multiple-use and single-use products
4 Safety and performance characteristics
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Barrier effectiveness
4.2.1 Resistance to liquid and microbial penetration
4.2.2 Resistance to penetration by airborne,
aerosol-borne, or dry particles
4.3 Abrasion resistance
4.4 Strength
4.4.1 General considerations
4.4.2 Breaking strength
4.4.3 Tear strength
4.4.4 Puncture and tear resistance
4.5 Drapeability
4.6 Comfort
4.7 Staining, discoloration, and residues
4.8 Electrostatic properties
4.9 Flammability
4.10 Generation of particulates and visible lint
4.11 Shrinkage
4.12 Biocompatibility
4.13 Sterility assurance
4.14 Performance in use
4.15 Strike-through investigation
5 Product evaluation and selection of protective
apparel and surgical drapes
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Information from manufacturers and suppliers
5.3 Product evaluation
5.4 Cost comparisons
5.5 Staff input
5.6 Performance priorities in relation to product
function
5.7 Periodic reassessment
6 Guidelines for choosing levels of barrier
performance needed for particular health care
applications
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Exposure control plan
6.3 Classification and labeling of barrier
performance by manufacturers
6.4 Examples of possible barrier performance
levels for particular applications
6.5 Special considerations for isolation gowns
7 Care and handling of protective apparel and
surgical drapes
7.1 Introduction
7.2 General considerations
7.3 Handling of contaminated protective apparel
and surgical drapes at the point of use
7.4 Disposal of single-use products
7.5 Processing of multiple-use products
7.5.1 Quality assurance program
7.5.2 Tracking the number of uses
7.5.3 Laundering
7.5.4 Inspection, testing, folding, and assembly
Annexes
A - Historical background
B - Test methods
C - Bibliography