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A few of the many terms that have been used to refer to gowns intended for use in

health care settings, include surgical gowns, isolation gowns, surgical isolation gowns, nonsurgical gowns, procedural gowns,

and operating room gowns. (Source: “Medical Gowns | FDA”. 3/11/2020. fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-

equipment-infection-control/medical-gowns)

What is the difference between isolation gown and surgical gown?

Disposable isolation gowns are used by medical personnel to avoid exposure to blood, body fluids, and other infectious

materials, or to protect patients from infection. Disposable gowns are not suitable in a surgical setting or where

significant exposure to liquid bodily or other hazardous fluids may be expected.

In 2004, the FDA recognized the consensus standard American National Standards Institute/Association of the Advancement

of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI/AAMI) PB70:2003, “Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and

drapes intended for use in health care facilities.” New terminology in the standard describes the barrier protection levels

of gowns and other protective apparel intended for use in health care

facilities and specifies test meth