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Morgera et al: Surgical site infection‐inflammation in dogs draped with a single‐layer Kraton elastic seal extremity drape for stifle surgery
Veterinary Surgery 3, 2022

🔍 Key Findings

  • No significant difference in infection-inflammation rates between single-layer Kraton drapes and traditional double-layer draping at both 21 days and 6 months postop.
  • Infection-inflammation occurred in 4.56% (36/789) of cases; equally distributed across draping techniques.
  • Tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) was the most common procedure (61%).
  • Kraton drape features an elastic fenestration that seals without adhesives or towel clamps, offering ecological and workflow advantages.
  • Mean anesthesia duration was similar between groups (~73.8 min), suggesting draping method did not impact overall surgical time.
  • Culture confirmation of infection was low (14 dogs), showing reliance on clinical criteria for diagnosis.
  • Potential benefits of single-layer draping include reduced waste, no need for towel clamps, and ease of use without increased risk.
  • Limitations included subjective follow-up (nearly 30% indirect via phone/images) and antimicrobial usage in all cases.

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Morgera et al: Surgical site infection‐inflammation in dogs draped with a single‐layer Kraton elastic seal extremity drape for stifle surgery
Veterinary Surgery 3, 2022

🔍 Key Findings

  • No significant difference in infection-inflammation rates between single-layer Kraton drapes and traditional double-layer draping at both 21 days and 6 months postop.
  • Infection-inflammation occurred in 4.56% (36/789) of cases; equally distributed across draping techniques.
  • Tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) was the most common procedure (61%).
  • Kraton drape features an elastic fenestration that seals without adhesives or towel clamps, offering ecological and workflow advantages.
  • Mean anesthesia duration was similar between groups (~73.8 min), suggesting draping method did not impact overall surgical time.
  • Culture confirmation of infection was low (14 dogs), showing reliance on clinical criteria for diagnosis.
  • Potential benefits of single-layer draping include reduced waste, no need for towel clamps, and ease of use without increased risk.
  • Limitations included subjective follow-up (nearly 30% indirect via phone/images) and antimicrobial usage in all cases.

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Multiple Choice Questions on this study

In Morgera 2022 et al., on stifle surgery draping methods, what is a unique feature of the Kraton drape?

A. It requires towel clamps for fixation
B. It uses adhesive edges to create seal
C. It includes a fluid-impermeable sponge layer
D. It conforms elastically to the limb
E. It must be used with underlayers

Answer: It conforms elastically to the limb

Explanation: The Kraton drape has an elastic fenestration that conforms to the limb without needing towel clamps or adhesives.
In Morgera 2022 et al., on stifle surgery draping methods, which draping technique was found to significantly reduce infection-inflammation?

A. Single-layer Kraton drape
B. Double-layer conventional drape
C. No significant difference
D. Kraton with adhesive drape
E. Neither; both increased infection risk

Answer: No significant difference

Explanation: The study found no significant difference in infection-inflammation rates between the two draping techniques.
In Morgera 2022 et al., on stifle surgery draping methods, what was the overall infection-inflammation rate reported across all dogs?

A. 2.5%
B. 4.6%
C. 6.1%
D. 9.3%
E. 1.8%

Answer: 4.6%

Explanation: 4.56% of dogs had infection-inflammation, with no difference between draping methods.
In Morgera 2022 et al., on stifle surgery draping methods, which of the following was true regarding anesthesia duration between groups?

A. Kraton group had significantly shorter anesthesia time
B. Double-layer draping had significantly shorter time
C. Anesthesia time was longer in Kraton group
D. Anesthesia time was not significantly different
E. Anesthesia was not recorded

Answer: Anesthesia time was not significantly different

Explanation: Both groups had a mean duration of ~73.8 minutes; there was no significant difference.
In Morgera 2022 et al., on stifle surgery draping methods, what was the most commonly performed procedure in the study cohort?

A. Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)
B. Extracapsular lateral suture (ECLS)
C. Medial patellar luxation (MPL) correction
D. Tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA)
E. Lateral patellar luxation (LPL) correction

Answer: Tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA)

Explanation: TTA accounted for over 60% of the procedures in the study.

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