General patient coverage

• 3 Towels
• 3 Medium Drapes
• 1 Large Drape
• 1 Laparotomy Drape
• 1 Folded Towel (for padding)
• Sterile Bandage

Steps:

1. The circulating nurse lifts the affected leg.

2. Place two medium drapes on the operating table, covering both the injured and uninjured leg.

3. Extend a medium drape, allowing the assistant to place the leg without touching the sterile drape.

4. The scrub nurse lifts the leg, allowing a towel to be wrapped around the thigh.

5. Secure the towel with clamps.

6. Drape the large sheet over the patient, covering the surgical area.

7. Place a towel under and another over the thigh, forming a square around the surgical site.

8. Secure the towels with clamps.

9. Unfold the laparotomy drape, threading the leg through the pre-cut opening.

10. Use towels to cover any exposed areas.

11. If the leg is not amputated, the draping method follows standard laparotomy procedures.