How to Use ENT Pack with Turban Drape

This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the Medline ENT Drape Pack with Turban Drapes.

The Medline ENT Drape Pack is a sterile barrier system designed to help maintain a clean surgical field during Ear, Nose, and Throat procedures. This pack includes a turban drape that allows for unrestricted head movement for the patient, essential for many ENT surgeries.

See below for a step-by-step guide to using the ENT Pack with Turban Drape system.


1. Unfold the Turban Drape following the pictogram orientation

Unfolding the drape pack on a flat surface to show the attached pictogram instructions inside.Unfolding the drape pack on a flat surface to show the attached pictogram instructions inside.

2. Remove the release liner

A person peeling away the long releaser liner at the top of the drape.A person peeling away the long releaser liner at the top of the drape.

3. Put the hands in the cuffs as shown on pictograms

A close up of the pictogram showing how the hands should be inserted into the cuffs.A close up of the pictogram showing how the hands should be inserted into the cuffs.

4. Take the drape, making sure to grasp the second drape

The drape is laid out on a flat surface, with hands in the cuffs at either end firmly grasping the drapes.The drape is laid out on a flat surface, with hands in the cuffs at either end firmly grasping the drapes.

5. Slide the drape under the head, and partly under the shoulders of the patient

A patient is lying down on an operating table, with the medical practioner gently sliding the drapes under the head and neck with their hands still grasping the same parts of the drape.A patient is lying down on an operating table, with the medical practioner gently sliding the drapes under the head and neck with their hands still grasping the same parts of the drape.

6. Take one corner of the turban drape, and wrap the drape around the patient's face

The medical practitioner gently wraps the turban section of the drape around the top of the head, the face of the patient remains out. The medical practitioner gently wraps the turban section of the drape around the top of the head, the face of the patient remains out.

7. Secure it with the adhesive patch

The medical practitioner unpeels the adhesive patch on the right hand side of the patient's head.The medical practitioner unpeels the adhesive patch on the right hand side of the patient's head.

8. Close the turban drape using the large piece of adhesive tape

The image closes in on the right hand side of the patient's head, showing how the adhesive patch runs down this side of them to be secured.The image closes in on the right hand side of the patient's head, showing how the adhesive patch runs down this side of them to be secured.

9. Place the split sheet following the pictogram direction, so that the centre of the "U" shape is either side of the patient's face

Two medical practioners grasp either side of the split sheet to gentle place on top of the patient. An illustration overlaid shows the "U" shape of the sheet for clarity.Two medical practioners grasp either side of the split sheet to gentle place on top of the patient. An illustration overlaid shows the "U" shape of the sheet for clarity.

10. Unfold it towards the feet

Two medical practioners unfold the sheet in the direction of the patient's feet so that they are covered.Two medical practioners unfold the sheet in the direction of the patient's feet so that they are covered.

11. Remove the release liners

Two medical practioners remove the release liners on either side of the "U" shaped sheet.Two medical practioners remove the release liners on either side of the "U" shaped sheet.

12. Place the drape around the face or the neck

Two medical practioners remove the release liners on either side of the "U" shaped sheet.Two medical practioners remove the release liners on either side of the "U" shaped sheet.