| abstract |
A surgical drape comprising a main sheet, a liquid impervious bag for collecting liquids such as blood and saline, and means for channeling liquids into the bag for storage. In a preferred embodiment the bag also includes a liquid pervious retainer means for holding articles such as sponges which are to be counted when the surgical procedure is finished. Optionally, the drape may have a reinforcing panel or a fenestration or both. The fenestration may be covered with a closure means, such as a thin film, which carries adhesive on its bottom surface. |