What type of drape contains an antimicrobial agent impregnated in an adhesive or polymeric film?

a. Antimicrobial incise drape
b. Sterile sticky towels
c. Sterile aperture drape
d. Sterile nonwoven fabric drapes


ANS: A
Antimicrobial incise drapes have a film coated with an antimicrobial agent that is slowly released from the drape; these are usually used in procedures lasting more than 3 hours.

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