Level 2 Isolation Gown

A level 2 isolation gown is the next step up, and is considered “low risk”. This is the gown that needs to be used for working in the ICU or other more intensive care situations outside of the hospital. It’s also necessary when doing stitches and sutures, drawing blood, or working in laboratory settings with pathogens. Level 2 provides a barrier to “large” amounts of fluid and even some soaking.

Level 2 is necessary when there’s a high likelihood that the wearer may come into contact with blood, bodily fluids, or infectious microorganisms, such as when suturing, drawing blood, working in the ICU, or in pathology. Level 2 offers significantly more protection than Level 1.

Level 2

• Used in LOW-risk situations
• Provides a barrier to larger amounts of fluid penetration through splatter and some fluid exposure thorough soaking
• Two tests are conducted to assess barrier protection performance:
  • Water impacting the surface of the gown material
  • Pressurizing the material