Isolation gowns are used in a variety of health care settings, such as Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units, and clinics. An appropriate type of gown is selected within the context of the setting and needs of health care professionals and patients.

There are two main types of medical gowns: isolation gowns and surgical gowns. They are both Class I medical devices. It is important to note that the product names of gowns are not standardized. These products may also be called procedural gowns, operating room gowns, or non-surgical gowns.

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Levels of risk

Regardless of how the product is named, the product labeling describes the intended use, and it is necessary to identify the desired level of protection based on the level of risk.

There are four levels of risk that can be broken down into two categories: Low Risk (Level 1 and Level 2) and High Risk (Level 3 and Level 4):

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