Use of sterile gowns for single‐shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK , College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Methodological detailscomprehensive literature review, modified three-round Delphi process
- Comprehensive literature review
- Modified three-round Delphi process
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
- consensus
Routine use of a sterile gown for single-shot spinal anaesthesia in uncomplicated adults (immunocompetent and/or procedure expected to be neither difficult nor prolonged) should not be considered mandatory
Core aseptic practices such as effective hand hygiene and facemask use are essential
Original publication
Use of sterile gowns for single‐shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK , College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia. Published 16 April 2026. doi:10.
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