Donning Gowns

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Donning Gowns

Donning a lab gown:
  • Obtain an appropriate size gown with tight cuffs.
  • Gowns should fit well to allow for easy movement and cover the torso and arms from the neck to below the knee area.
  • Fasten securely behind the neck and side or waist.
    • If a gown can be doffed easily by a ‘break away’ method instead of untying, do not tie in a knot or fasten too tightly to restrict easy doffing.
  • Some gowns may have thumb holes in or near the cuff area; if present, insert thumbs, which will help keep the sleeve down over the wrist area to provide additional protection.