| abstract |
Apparatus for minimizing and most likely eliminating contamination during an obstetrical delivery and repair, said apparatus comprising a shield having a drape portion and having an adhesive carrying surface zone above the drape portion, the shield being disposed to be positioned with the drape portion locatable over the anus, and with the adhesive carrying surface zone adjacent to and in facing relation with the perineum and the perineal area, having at least a portion of the zone being locatable between the vagina and the anal openings, and pressing the adhesive carrying surface zone of the shield into tight engagement with the perineum and perineal area for restricting flow with the drape portion of fecal material from the anus into the operative area during obstetrical delivery and repair when this is needed. |