Extended Coverage
Surgical Cap
Safe. Simple. Versatile.
When you choose surgical protection that provides
fuller coverage designed to enhance patient safety,
you’re evolving with healthcare. We’re behind you with simple, effective solutions to provide peace of mind.
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TM
Fold-to-fit
personalized coverage
Extended
material
Traditional surgical cap ties (option for elastic back)
Other features:
• Two securement options
(ties and elastic)
• Breathable top
• No marks from elastic
on the forehead
• Dark blue color
• Not made with natural
rubber latex
• Single use
The circumstances of surgical
headwear safety according to AORN
1
Several studies show that hair can be a source of bacterial organisms and potential surgical site infection
Many organizations are struggling with compliance issues related to perioperative team members who choose to wear head coverings that do not completely cover their hair
The foremost concern for all perioperative professionals should be for patient safety and for providing the cleanest surgical environment possible for all patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
AORN recommends that surgical headwear should cover ears, scalp skin, sideburns, and nape of the neck.
1 AORN Guideline for Surgical Attire,
www.aorn.org/about-aorn/aorn-newsroom/health-policy-news
/2017-health-policy-news/aorn-guideline-for-surgical-attire
A growing trend
49% of ORs have updated their policy
to require full hair coverage
2
Use of extended caps has increased
by 229% since 2016
3
49%
of ORs
229%
2 AORN Conference March 2018, Cardinal Health Surgeon’s
Cap Survey results, n=144
3 GHX Data, Surgical Caps, March 2019
The reason is simple
Containing and covering hair with an extended cap is a reasonable safety measure that does not cause harm, but benefits patients by reducing the risk of exposure to potentially pathogenic organisms that live on the hair, skin, ears, and facial hair of perioperative team members.
The skull cap is symbolic of the surgical profession.
- American College of Surgeons
Despite the debate over hair coverage, many ORs are requiring full-hair coverage and the use of extended surgical caps is growing. Using an extended cap is much more practical than other solutions and protects the tradition of skull caps.
– Sue Champion, RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR
4
4 Statement on Operating Room Attire, http://bulletin.facs.org/2016/10/statement-on-operating-room-attire/
Ensure you are wearing your surgical cap correctly
How to don the surgical cap
Step 01
Open the cap and place it on your head
with ties or elastic in the back
Step 02
Pull the cap down completely to cover hair
Step 03
Gently fold the cap to fit, leaving eyes clear,
but be careful not to expose hair
around the ears
Step 04
Tie-back version: Tie the back of the cap tight enough to ensure the cap will not slip or gap
Elastic-back version: Pull the elastic down in back to ensure hair is captured
Order Information
With all the debate, why take chances? Choose a surgical
cap that will provide fuller coverage to enhance staff
and patient safety.
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Fold-to-fit
personalized coverage
Extended material
Traditional surgical cap ties (option for elastic back)
Fold-to-fit personalized coverage
One size doesn’t always fit all. That’s why our Extended Surgical Cap is fold-to-fit, so that individuals can lengthen or shorten the cap. This helps your staff achieve full hair coverage while still prioritizing comfort and performance.
AORN surgical headwear recommendations are to "completely covers the ears, scalp skin, sideburns, and nape of the neck ." Extending the material gives greater coverage around the head, with a similar look and feel that your staff is already accustomed to.
Extended material
1
Chances are, your surgical staff wants to wear what they’re used
to. So, we’ve created a product that appeases the preference of surgeons with elements of traditional surgical caps, like ties in the back and a dark blue color, while still achieving fuller coverage.
Traditional surgical cap ties (option for elastic back)
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Cat.No.
Size/description
Qty.
4360
4369
4370
9216
X-Large Surgical cap with ties, extended coverage
Large, Surgical cap with elastic back, extended coverage
X-Large, Surgical cap with elastic back, extended coverage
600/cs
600/cs
600/cs
250/cs
White beard cover, full coverage
Beard Covers also available for surgical settings
Step 05
Tuck in hair at the back of the neck that may be exposed under the ties or elastic-back
Extended material
AORN surgical headwear recommendations are to "completely covers the ears, scalp skin, sideburns, and nape of the neck ." Extending the material gives greater coverage around the head, with a similar look and feel
that your staff is already accustomed to.
Chances are, your surgical staff wants to wear what
they’re used to. So, we’ve created a product that appeases the preference of surgeons with elements of traditional surgical caps, like ties in the back and a dark blue color, while still achieving fuller coverage.
Traditional surgical cap ties (option for elastic back)
The skull cap is symbolic of the surgical profession.
Step 02
Pull the cap down completely
to cover hair
Step 03
Gently fold the cap to fit, leaving eyes clear, but be careful not to expose
hair around the ears
Step 04
Tie-back version: Tie the back of the cap tight
enough to ensure the cap will not slip or gap
Elastic-back version: Pull the elastic down
in back to ensure hair is captured
Step 05
Tuck in hair at the back of the neck
that may be exposed under the
ties or elastic-back
