Medical Gowns
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To create a safety barrier between patients and medical professionals, medical gowns/isolation gowns or other protective gowns are worn by medical professionals as personal protective equipment (PPE).
FDA Classifies Medical Gowns Into 3 Categories
- Surgical Gowns
- Surgical Isolation Gowns
- Non-Surgical Gowns
Medical gowns intended for use in health care settings may have various names, including surgical gowns, isolation gowns, surgical isolation gowns, non-surgical gowns, procedural gowns, and operating room gowns.
Materials for Medical Gowns
Medical gowns are commonly made from these nonwoven materials:
1. Polypropylene
2. Polyester
3. Polyethylene
Rather than sewn, the garments are typically assembled using thermal, chemical, or mechanical seaming.
Protection Levels of Medical Gowns
In 2004, the FDA recognized the standards from the American National Standards Institute & Association of the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI/AAMI) PB70:2003, The standard describes the barrier protection levels of gowns and other protective apparel intended for use in healthcare facilities:
- Level 1: Minimal risk, to be used, for example, during basic care, standard isolation, a cover gown for visitors, or in a standard medical unit
- Level 2: Low risk, to be used, for example, during the blood draw, suturing, in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or a pathology lab
- Level 3: Moderate risk, to be used, for example, during the arterial blood draw, inserting an intravenous (IV) line, in the Emergency Room, or for trauma cases
- Level 4: High risk, to be used, for example, during long, fluid intense procedures, surgery, when pathogen resistance is needed or infectious diseases are suspected (non-airborne)
When choosing gowns, make sure that you look for the product labeling, and understand the intended use of levels of protection.
Medtecs Medical Gowns
AAMI Level 1 SMMS 22gsm Isolation Gown
AAMI Level 2 SMMS 25gsm Isolation Gown
AAMI Level 3 PE Isolation Gown
AAMI Level 4 PP+PE 36gsm Isolation Gown with Tape
AAMI Level 4 PP+PE 63gsm Isolation Gown with Tape
Chemo Gown
Surgical Gown
Reusable Gown
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