Disposable Gown (Level 3)

Level 3 Isolation Gown

The critical protective zones for surgical and non-surgical gowns are defined differently by the standard.

While the critical zones designate different protective areas for the different gowns, the levels of protection are the same for both surgical and non-surgical gowns

Level 3

• Used in MODERATE risk situations
• Provides a barrier to larger amounts of fluid penetration through splatter and more fluid exposure through soaking than Level 2
• Two tests are conducted to test barrier protection performance:
  • Water impacting the surface of the gown material
  • Pressurizing the material

Typically used for:

Arterial blood draw, Inserting an  IV, Emergency Room, Trauma