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    Draping The Client For Delivery

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    The document provides instructions for draping a client for delivery using sterile technique to prevent infection. Key steps include: 1) explaining the procedure to the client; 2) spreading the sterile drape and inserting the client's legs through holes while maintaining sterility; 3) overlapping half the sheet over the abdomen and allowing the other half to hang below the perineum. The draping is evaluated based on correct sterile technique application and keeping the client dry and comfortable to prevent post-partum and neonatal infections.

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    Draping The Client For Delivery

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    The document provides instructions for draping a client for delivery using sterile technique to prevent infection. Key steps include: 1) explaining the procedure to the client; 2) spreading the sterile drape and inserting the client's legs through holes while maintaining sterility; 3) overlapping half the sheet over the abdomen and allowing the other half to hang below the perineum. The draping is evaluated based on correct sterile technique application and keeping the client dry and comfortable to prevent post-partum and neonatal infections.

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    The document provides instructions for draping a client for delivery using sterile technique to prevent infection. Key steps include: 1) explaining the procedure to the client; 2) spreading the sterile drape and inserting the client's legs through holes while maintaining sterility; 3) overlapping half the sheet over the abdomen and allowing the other half to hang below the perineum. The draping is evaluated based on correct sterile technique application and keeping the client dry and comfortable to prevent post-partum and neonatal infections.

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    Draping The Client For Delivery

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    Kristil Chavez
    The document provides instructions for draping a client for delivery using sterile technique to prevent infection. Key steps include: 1) explaining the procedure to the client; 2) spreading the sterile drape and inserting the client's legs through holes while maintaining sterility; 3) overlapping half the sheet over the abdomen and allowing the other half to hang below the perineum. The draping is evaluated based on correct sterile technique application and keeping the client dry and comfortable to prevent post-partum and neonatal infections.

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    DRAPING THE CLIENT FOR DELIVERY

    I. DEFINITION

    Draping – a specific manner in covering the woman for delivery applying the sterile technique.

    II. RATIONALE

    1. To provide a sterile area during delivery.

    2. To prevent post-partum and neonatal infection.

    III. EQUIPMENT

    Delivery table with stirrups


    Draping sheet (Gyne Sheet)

    IV. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

    ACTION RATIONALE

    1. Explain the procedure to client. To gain participation and cooperation.

    2. Assist patient to the delivery


    table, place in lithotomy position.
    To adjust the stirrups properly, thus prevent
    injury and discomfort.
    3. Adjust the stirrups according to
    the size of the client. To facilitate insertion of instrument.

    4. Instruct and assist client to place


    her buttocks at the edge of the To relax abdominal muscles.
    delivery table and hands on her
    sides.
    To reduce microorganisms and prevent
    5. Separate the legs and flex the contamination.
    thighs. Elevate the legs and
    support them with stirrups.
    6. Perform perineal care.
    To facilitate draping of the client.

    Draping A Client With Sterile Gown

    1. Grasp the folded gyne sheet at the


    center placed on the sterile mayo
    tray. To maintain sterility of the gloved hand and of
    the outside surface of the sheet.

    2. Transfer hand at the edge of the


    folded gyne sheet and let the
    other end hang freely at your
    waist level.
    To ensure a wider sterile area during delivery.
    3. Spread the gyne drape and look
    for the hole where right and left
    legs are to be inserted.

    4. Transfer your both hands at the


    outside part of the gyne drape
    which is considered to be sterile.

    5. Insert the other hole of the leg


    into the right leg, then the other
    hole into the left leg. Instruct the
    client to elevate the leg while
    inserting and not to touch the
    To cleanse the perineum with blood and other
    sheet.
    discharges during delivery.

    6. Overlap the half part of the sheet


    over the abdomen and allow the
    other half hanging below the
    posterior perineum.

    7. Fix the gyne sheet without


    touching the edges.
    NOTE: If draping the client with a clean
    hands, the same steps are followed except To keep the client dry and comfortable.
    your ungloved hands should remain
    holding the inside part. (This is the part
    that would be contaminated because this
    would be the area of the sheet that
    directly touches the patient.)

    On Removing the Drape

    1. Perform perineal washing.

    2. Still with the gloved hands, pull


    out slowly the half portion of the
    sheet overlapping the abdomen in
    the direction toward the
    perineum.

    3. Remove the sheet covering the


    right leg, then on the left leg.
    Instruct the client to elevate each
    leg while the drape is removed.
    When the client is weak or
    unconscious, ask somebody to
    elevate the patient’s leg while you
    are removing the drape/sheet.

    4. Fold the sheet once at the center


    (keeping the soiled part inside)
    and place under the buttocks.
    Instruct the client to elevate her
    buttocks while placing the dry part
    of the sheet.

    5. Keep the client dry and


    comfortable. Apply an adult
    diaper.

    V. EVALUATION AND DOCUMENTATION


    1. Correct technique of draping is applied without contaminating other sterile area.

    2. The client is kept dry and comfortable after delivery.

    3. Post-partum and neonatal infection are prevented.

    DRAPING (GYNE SHEET) FOR DELIVERY


    1. Grasped the folded sterile drape with one hand from the
    2
    mayo tray applying sterile technique.
    2. Held the sterile drape at table level away from the body &
    2
    gradually unfolded the sheet while maintaining sterility.
    3. Applied the sterile drape over the client’s legs and abdomen
    2
    keeping its sterility.
    4. Exposed only the necessary parts for delivery. 1
    5. Instructed the client to keep hands under the sheet or away
    1
    from the sterile part.
    Subtotal 8

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