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Abstract

A surgical drape for use in surgical procedures such as those wherein a catheter is inserted within a vein or artery of a patient. The drape includes a base sheet, for covering portions of the patient, that includes a fenestration and at least one tab portion that provides a member to which a catheter, inserted in a vein or artery of a patient, can be removably coupled during the surgical procedure. The drape further includes a pleated sheet portion so constructed and arranged so as to drape along the patient's arm near the operative site. In an embodiment, the drape includes an instrument pouch. The instrument pouch can be removably secured to the drape near the operative site. The pouch includes means for removably receiving surgical tools and positioning catheters used during the surgical procedure with respect to the drape. Preferably, the pouch is substantially transparent.

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