Figure 1-15. Grasp the gown through all layers.
b. Hold the gown in the manner shown in Figure 1-16, near the gown's neck,
and allow it to unfold, being careful that it does not touch either your body or other
unsterile objects.
Figure 1-16. Unfold the gown. Note that the specialist holds the gown away from him
and at chest level to facilitate handling and without contaminating the gown. Also, no
unsterile equipment is near.
c. Grasp the inside shoulder seams and open the gown with the armholes
facing you.
d. Slide your arms part way into the sleeves of the gown, keeping your hands
at shoulder level away from the body (see Figure 1-17).
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