Equipment cover for preventing contamination from bloodborne pathogens and contrast materials

Abstract

An apparatus and method for protecting equipment from contamination are provided. The apparatus may include a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, an elastic mechanism disposed around at least a portion of the first open end, and a closure mechanism near the second open end. The closure mechanism may be operable to close the second open end around at least a portion of the equipment.

1 . An apparatus adapted to protect equipment from contamination, comprising:
 a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end;   an elastic mechanism disposed around at least a portion of the first open end; and   a closure mechanism near the second open end, the closure mechanism operable to close the second open end around at least a portion of the equipment.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a razor for cutting open the sleeve.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises an adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises a hook and loop system. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic mechanism comprises an elastic band. 
     
     
         6 . A method for protecting equipment from contamination, comprising:
 fitting a sleeve over the equipment through a first open end of the sleeve;   securing the first open end of the sleeve to the equipment using an elastic mechanism disposed around at least a portion of the first open end; and   closing a second open end of the sleeve around at least a portion of the equipment using a closure mechanism near the second open end.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 slicing the sleeve with a razor blade to remove the sleeve from the equipment.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 unzipping the sleeve to remove the sleeve from the equipment.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the first open end of the sleeve to the equipment further comprises securing the first open end of the sleeve under a base of the equipment. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein closing the second open end of the sleeve further comprises adhering a portion of the sleeve near the second open end to the equipment.