title: Flammability of disposable surgical drapes.
abstract: We discuss the high degree of flammability of disposable surgical drapes. The results of two separate tests and corresponding photographs are presented to verify the flammability. We stress the importance of the flame spread rate.
mesh_terms: D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D013784:Textiles / Q000592:standards