AS 3789.2-1991

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

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.

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.

First published as AS 3789.2-1991.
Incorporating: Amdt 1-1992