Are "barrier" drapes cost effective?
When assessing the effectiveness of "barrier" materials, it is important to analyze other variables that can influence the rate of infection. The real issue at hand is not one of reusable versus disposable, but rather the cost-effectiveness and expense associated with the use of barrier versus nonbarrier drapes.
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Infection Control Department, Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL, USA.
D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D017743:Equipment Reuse / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*