Wrapping instrument packs

WRAPPING INSTRUMENT PACKS

  • Instrument packs should be wrapped in an appropriate materials, so that they can be easily unwrapped without breaking sterility.
  • The technique of wrapping an instruments pack involves following steps,
    • Wrap the instruments pack in a clean towel.
    • Place a large unfolded wrap in front of you and position the instrument tray in the centre of the wrap so that an imaginary line drawn from one corner of the wrap to the opposite corner is perpendicular to the long axis of the instrument tray.
    • Fold the corner of the wrap that is close to you over the instrument tray and to its far edge.
    • Fold the tip of the wrap over so that it is exposed for easy unwrapping.
    • Fold the right corner over the pack then.
    • Fold the left corner similarly
    • Turn the pack around and fold the final corner of the wrap over the tray tucking it tightly under the previous two folds.
    • Wrap the pack in a second layer of cloth (or) paper in a similar manner.
    • Secure the last corner of the outer wrap with masking tape and a piece of heat sensitive indicator tape.
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