Sterile drape support

A sterile drape support system comprising:

• a clamp;
• a swivel mechanism coupled to the clamp;
• an elongate support bar extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the swivel mechanism so that the support bar is pivotable with respect to the clamp;
• and
• a sterile dressing configured to be draped over the support bar in use;
• wherein the clamp is configured to be coupled to an object positioned near a surface on which a patient can lie in a supine position and the support bar is configured to extend over the patient when the patient is lying on the surface;
• and
• wherein the support bar is configured to hold the sterile dressing off the patient's face.

A medical cart for use during a medical procedure comprising:

• a cart;
• and
• a sterile drape support comprising:
• a clamp;
• a swivel mechanism coupled to the clamp;
• and
• an elongate support bar extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the swivel mechanism so that the support bar is pivotable with respect to the clamp;
• wherein the clamp is coupled to the cart.

A method of preparing a patient for a medical procedure comprising:

• obtaining a sterile drape support comprising:
• a clamp;
• a swivel mechanism coupled to the clamp;
• and
• an elongate support bar extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the swivel mechanism so that the support bar is pivotable with respect to the clamp;
• attaching the clamp to an object near a surface on which the patient can lie in a supine position during the procedure;
• and
• draping a sterile dressing over the support bar so that the dressing is held off the patient's face.