Figure 4.

Sterile draping of the scanner. Step 1: A table drape covers the MR table abutting the scanner bore, protecting subsequent drapes from contamination during their application. Step 2: The upper-right corner of the first clear drape is adhered to the mid-upper border of the scanner façade, approximately 16 inches above the scanner bore and unfolded as it is adhered laterally to the left. Step 3: The lower-right corner of the same clear drape is passed into the bore and adhered to the upper-inner rim of the scanner bore as far as allowable. The lower adhesive strip is adhered in a diagonal direction toward the head of the scanner table. Step 4: Steps 2 and 3 are repeated for applying the second clear drape to the left side of the scanner, ensuring overlap of the upper portions of the drapes for a continued zone of sterile coverage. Step 5: A third clear drape is applied to the scanner façade, either to the left or right of the scanner bore, depending from which side the physician will be working. The upper border of the third drape should be positioned approximately 8 inches above the scanner bore and extended laterally, providing overlap with the prior drape on the same side. Images courtesy of the authors.