title: Draping of the pelvis and proximal femur: an improved method for applying self-adherent plastic drapes.
abstract: It can be difficult to isolate the operative field from the perineum when draping for procedures involving the pelvis or proximal femur. A draping technique using two self-adherent plastic sheets is described; it reliably creates a watertight seal around the perineum yet allows substantial movement of the leg during the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Reid
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D010502:Perineum; D011187:Posture; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives