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About surgical gownsSurgical gowns are garments worn during medical procedures. Gowns help prevent contamination between caregivers and patients, and they protect the caregiver's clothing. Surgical gowns, which also include isolation gowns, are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA makes sure that manufacturers of these devices meet performance criteria such as penetration resistance, tear resistance, etc. When to use surgical gownsUse surgical gowns to cover your trunk, arms, legs, and clothing when you may be splattered by someone else’s body fluids (such as blood, respiratory secretions, vomit, urine or feces) . Types of gowns used in patient careSurgical gowns
Isolation gowns
Choosing between surgical gowns and isolation gownsWhen working in a hospital or other healthcare environment, follow your facility's standards of practice for wearing surgical gowns.
What you should know before using surgical gowns
Find all FDA-cleared surgical gownsFDA’s Devices@FDA website lets you search for medical devices that FDA has cleared or approved, including personal protective equipment. Updated December 12, 2005 |
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