AS 3789.2-1991

Textiles for health care facilities and institutions Theatre linen and pre-packs

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1 - AS 3789.2-1991 TEXTILES FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS - THEATRE LINEN AND PRE-PACKS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - FOREWORD
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Hole
8 - 1.4 FABRIC DESIGNATION
8 - 1.5 WASHING
8 - 1.6 MARKING
8 - 1.7 MANUFACTURING CONSIDERATIONS
9 - SECTION 2 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THEATRE LINEN
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 DRAPES
9 - 2.2.1 Materials
9 - 2.2.2 Finished dimensions
9 - 2.2.3 Manufacture
9 - 2.3 FENESTRATED DRAPES
9 - 2.3.1 Materials
9 - 2.3.2 Finished dimensions
9 - 2.3.3 Manufacture
9 - 2.3.4 Code numbers
11 - 2.4 GOWNS-BARRIER
11 - 2.4.1 Description
11 - 2.4.2 Materials
11 - 2.4.3 Finished dimensions
11 - 2.4.4 Manufacture
11 - 2.4.5 Code numbers
14 - 2.5 LEGGINGS/MAYO TABLE COVERS
14 - 2.5.1 Materials
14 - 2.5.2 Finished dimensions
14 - 2.5.3 Manufacture
14 - 2.6 HAND TOWELS
14 - 2.6.1 Materials
14 - 2.6.2 Finished dimensions
14 - 2.6.3 Manufacture
15 - 2.7 WRAPPERS
15 - 2.7.1 Materials
15 - 2.7.2 Finished dimensions
15 - 2.7.3 Manufacture
16 - SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF USED THEATRE LINEN
16 - 3.1 LIFE SPAN
16 - 3.2 INSPECTION
16 - 3.3 DEFECTS
16 - 3.3.1 Holes
16 - 3.3.2 Stains
16 - 3.3.3 Lint
16 - 3.4 LINEN INSPECTION TABLES
16 - 3.4.1 Description
16 - 3.4.2 Dimensions
16 - 3.4.3 Lighting
16 - 3.4.4 Lighting levels
16 - 3.4.5 Maintenance
16 - 3.5 LINEN REPAIR
16 - 3.5.1 Patching
17 - 3.5.2 Fenestration repair
18 - SECTION 4 THEATRE LINEN PRE-PACKS
18 - 4.1 GENERAL
18 - 4.2 CONTENTS OF GENERAL-USE THEATRE PRE-PACKS
19 - 4.3 CONTENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THEATRE FEEDER PRE-PACKS
20 - SECTION 5 CONSTRUCTION OF GENERAL-USE THEATRE PRE-PACKS
20 - 5.1 TP1 MAJOR PRE-PACK
20 - 5.1.1 Contents
20 - 5.1.2 Construction
21 - 5.1.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
24 - 5.2 TP2 MINOR PRE-PACK
24 - 5.2.1 Contents
24 - 5.2.2 Construction
25 - 5.2.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
26 - 5.3 TP3 CARDIO-THORACIC PRE-PACK
26 - 5.3.1 Contents
26 - 5.3.2 Construction
28 - 5.3.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
29 - 5.4 TP4 EYE AND EAR PRE-PACK
29 - 5.4.1 Contents
29 - 5.4.2 Construction
30 - 5.4.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
31 - 5.5 TP5 GYNAECOLOGY/UROLOGY PRE-PACK
31 - 5.5.1 Contents
31 - 5.5.2 Construction
32 - 5.5.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
33 - 5.6 TP6 OBSTETRIC PRE-PACK
33 - 5.6.1 Contents
33 - 5.6.2 Construction
35 - 5.6.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
36 - 5.7 TP7 UROLOGY PRE-PACK
36 - 5.7.1 Contents
36 - 5.7.2 Construction
37 - 5.7.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
38 - 5.8 TP8 ONE MEDIUM GOWN PRE-PACK
38 - 5.8.1 Contents
38 - 5.8.2 Construction
39 - 5.8.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
43 - 5.9 TP9 ONE LARGE GOWN PRE-PACK
43 - 5.9.1 Contents
43 - 5.9.2 Construction
43 - 5.9.3 Wrapping
44 - 5.10 TP10 TWO GOWN PRE-PACK
44 - 5.10.1 Contents
44 - 5.10.2 Construction
45 - 5.10.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
46 - 5.11 TP11 THREE GOWN PRE-PACK
46 - 5.11.1 Contents
46 - 5.11.2 Construction
47 - 5.11.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
48 - 5.12 TP12 FOUR GOWN PRE-PACK
48 - 5.12.1 Contents
48 - 5.12.2 Construction
49 - 5.12.3 Wrapping the pre-pack
50 - SECTION 6 FOLDING PROCEDURES FOR THEATRE PRE- PACK CONTENTS
50 - 6.1 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TD1 DRAPE-MINI
52 - 6.2 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TD2 DRAPE-SMALL
54 - 6.3 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TD3 DRAPE-MEDIUM
56 - 6.4 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TD4 DRAPE-LARGE
58 - 6.5 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TD5 DRAPE-EXTRALARGE
60 - 6.6 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TF1 DRAPE-EYE AND EAR
61 - 6.7 FOLDINGPROCEDURE FOR TF2 DRAPE-GYNAECOLOGICAL
63 - 6.8 FOLDINGPROCEDURE FORTF3 DRAPE-SPLIT
65 - 6.9 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TF4 DRAPE-UROLOGICAL
67 - 6.10 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TG1 AND TG2 GOWN-BARRIER
71 - 6.11 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TL1 LEGGING/MAYO COVER
74 - 6.12 FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR TT1 HAND TOWEL

Abstract

Specifies requirements for the following items of theatre linen for health care facilities and institutional uses: drapes, fenestrated drapes, theatre gowns, hand towels, leggings (mayo table covers), and wrappers. Requirements for the inspection and repair of used theatre linen and for the assembly of theatre linen pre-packs are also specified.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the following items of theatre linen for health care facilities and institutional uses: drapes, fenestrated drapes, theatre gowns, hand towels, leggings (mayo table covers), and wrappers. Requirements for the inspection and repair of used theatre linen and for the assembly of theatre linen pre-packs are also provided. This Standard applies to theatre linen for use in all areas of health care facilities and institutions where surgical procedures are performed.