Childbirth Table Protection and Fluid Collection in Maternity Care
During childbirth, maternity teams need practical products that help maintain an organised clinical environment while protecting delivery surfaces and managing the bodily fluids naturally associated with birth.
Childbirth table protection is therefore an important practical consideration within labour wards, delivery suites, birth centres and other maternity environments.
Blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids may come into contact with the delivery table during childbirth. Using a purpose-designed protective cover with an integrated collection area can provide a straightforward way of protecting the underlying surface while collecting these fluids in a defined location.
The CETRO® Cover has been designed for this purpose. It is a non-sterile, single-use protective cover intended for use over delivery tables in clinical settings and incorporates an integrated pocket for collecting bodily fluids during childbirth.
Rather than positioning the CETRO® Cover as a dedicated blood-loss measurement device, its principal role is straightforward: protect the delivery table and collect fluids during childbirth.
Why Is Childbirth Table Protection Important?
Delivery tables are used within busy clinical environments where healthcare professionals need equipment and consumables that are practical and straightforward to use.
During childbirth, a range of bodily fluids may be present, including blood and amniotic fluid. A protective cover provides a physical layer between these fluids and the underlying delivery surface.
The CETRO® Cover combines this protective function with an integrated collection pocket.
This means that rather than being simply a protective sheet, the product provides a dedicated area into which fluids can collect during use.
It is a simple combination of two practical functions:
Protect the surface. Collect the fluids.
Introducing the CETRO® Cover
The CETRO® Cover 9606 is a non-sterile, single-use protective cover designed for clinical use over delivery tables.
The product incorporates an additional collection pocket intended to collect blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids associated with childbirth.
The transparent PE construction means that the collected fluids remain visible during use.
The collection pocket also incorporates graduated markings up to 2,000 ml. These markings provide healthcare professionals with a visual indication of the volume of collected fluid.
Importantly, these should be described as graduated markings rather than calibrated measurements.
The CETRO® Cover should therefore be considered primarily as a childbirth table protection and fluid collection product with graduated markings, rather than as a dedicated or calibrated blood-loss measurement device.
Childbirth Table Protection with Integrated Fluid Collection
One of the practical features of the CETRO® Cover is that surface protection and fluid collection are incorporated into the same disposable product.
The cover is positioned over the appropriate delivery surface in accordance with the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use.
During childbirth, the protective material helps shield the underlying delivery table while the integrated pocket provides a defined area for the collection of blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids.
This combination may be useful for maternity departments reviewing the consumable products used around delivery tables and childbirth environments.
What Are the Graduated Markings For?
The collection pocket incorporates clearly visible graduated markings extending up to 2,000 ml.
These markings provide healthcare professionals with a visual indication of the volume of fluid collected within the pocket.
They should not be described as providing calibrated measurements, measurement accuracy or quantitative blood-loss assessment unless those specific claims are supported by the manufacturer’s approved product documentation.
Likewise, the presence of graduated markings should not be interpreted as meaning that the CETRO® Cover can independently identify clinically significant blood loss or diagnose postpartum haemorrhage.
The product should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s current Instructions for Use and the healthcare organisation’s applicable local procedures.
Transparent Collection Pocket
The transparent construction of the collection pocket means its contents remain visible during use.
This provides healthcare professionals with straightforward visual access to the fluids collected within the pocket.
The graduated markings can then provide a visual indication of the approximate volume present.
This is an additional practical feature of the collection system without changing the CETRO® Cover’s primary positioning as a protective delivery-table cover and fluid collection product.
Where Can the CETRO® Cover Be Used?
The CETRO® Cover is intended for clinical settings where delivery-table protection and bodily-fluid collection are required.
This can include maternity environments such as labour wards, delivery suites, birth centres and appropriate obstetric settings.
Product information also identifies childbirth and selected gynaecological procedures among its intended applications. Healthcare organisations should determine suitability for individual applications by consulting the manufacturer’s current product documentation and Instructions for Use.
How Is the CETRO® Cover Used?
Before use, healthcare professionals should inspect the product and its packaging as directed within the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use.
The CETRO® Cover is supplied non-sterile.
The cover is unfolded and positioned over the appropriate delivery surface. The integrated collection pocket should then be positioned so that it remains open and is able to collect fluids.
During childbirth, blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids can enter the integrated collection area.
Healthcare professionals can visually observe the contents of the transparent pocket, while its graduated markings provide a visual indication of the volume of fluid collected.
Following use, the single-use product should be disposed of in accordance with the healthcare organisation’s applicable waste-management procedures and the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use.
Key Features of the CETRO® Cover
The CETRO® Cover combines a number of straightforward product characteristics relevant to maternity departments.
It is manufactured from transparent PE plastic and is designed for single use. The cover incorporates an integrated fluid collection pocket with graduated markings up to 2,000 ml.
The product does not contain natural rubber latex and is supplied non-sterile.
Its approximate dimensions are 1,300 × 1,450 mm, with an approximate individual product weight of 140 g. The current product information lists department packaging of 10 pieces and transport packaging of 100 pieces. These specifications are also reflected on the existing Niche Healthcare page.
CETRO® Cover Specifications
|
Specification |
Detail |
|
Product |
CETRO® Cover |
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Article Number |
9606 |
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Primary Positioning |
Childbirth table protection and fluid collection |
|
Material |
Transparent PE plastic |
|
Collection Pocket |
Integrated |
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Graduated Markings |
Up to 2,000 ml |
|
Purpose of Markings |
Visual indication of collected fluid volume |
|
Dimensions |
Approx. 1,300 × 1,450 mm |
|
Product Weight |
Approx. 140 g |
|
Department Packaging |
10 pieces |
|
Transport Packaging |
100 pieces |
|
Natural Rubber Latex |
Not present |
|
Sterility |
Non-sterile |
|
Re-use |
Single use / do not re-use |
|
Storage |
Keep dry and away from sunlight |
What Should Maternity Procurement Teams Consider?
When reviewing protective covers and fluid collection products for maternity environments, procurement teams should consider the product’s factual characteristics and suitability for the intended setting.
For the CETRO® Cover, considerations may include compatibility with the intended delivery surface, overall dimensions, material, collection-pocket design, visibility of collected fluids, graduated markings, latex status, single-use requirements, pack quantities, storage requirements and manufacturer documentation.
Availability and continuity of supply may also be relevant where products are being considered for routine departmental use.
Clinical and procurement teams should ultimately assess whether the product is appropriate for their intended application and existing local procedures.
CETRO® Cover Compared with a Standard Protective Cover
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Product Characteristic |
CETRO® Cover |
Standard Protective Cover |
|
Delivery Table Protection |
Yes |
Product dependent |
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Integrated Collection Pocket |
Yes |
Product dependent |
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Transparent Collection Area |
Yes |
Product dependent |
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Graduated Markings |
Yes, up to 2,000 ml |
Product dependent |
|
Single Use |
Yes |
Product dependent |
|
Non-Sterile |
Yes |
Product dependent |
|
Designed for Maternity Use |
Yes |
Product dependent |
Specifications differ between products, so healthcare organisations should consult the relevant manufacturer’s documentation when making purchasing decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CETRO® Cover?
The CETRO® Cover is a non-sterile, single-use protective cover designed for use over delivery tables in clinical settings. It incorporates an integrated pocket for collecting blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids during childbirth.
What is its main purpose?
The product is designed to provide delivery-table protection and fluid collection during childbirth.
Does it have graduated markings?
Yes. The integrated collection pocket incorporates graduated markings up to 2,000 ml.
What are the graduated markings used for?
The markings provide healthcare professionals with a visual indication of the volume of fluid collected within the pocket.
Is the CETRO® Cover a calibrated blood-loss measurement device?
The CETRO® Cover should be presented as a protective delivery-table cover with an integrated fluid collection pocket. Its graduated markings provide a visual indication of collected fluid volume.
Does the product diagnose postpartum haemorrhage?
The CETRO® Cover should not be positioned as a product that independently recognises or diagnoses postpartum haemorrhage. Clinical assessment and decision-making remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified healthcare professionals operating in accordance with local clinical procedures.
Is the CETRO® Cover sterile?
No. The CETRO® Cover is supplied non-sterile. The existing Niche Healthcare technical information also identifies the product as non-sterile.
Is it reusable?
No. The CETRO® Cover is intended for single use and should not be reused.
Supporting Practical Maternity Care
Products used during childbirth do not always need to have a complex clinical function to provide practical value.
A protective cover can help protect the delivery table, while an integrated collection pocket provides a defined area for blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids associated with childbirth.
The CETRO® Cover combines these functions within one single-use product.
Its transparent construction allows collected fluids to remain visible, while graduated markings up to 2,000 ml provide a visual indication of the volume contained within the collection pocket.
The product page should form part of a wider maternity-content ecosystem rather than standing alone.
Relevant internal links include:
Maternity Placenta Bag:
https://www.nicheofficesolutions.co.uk/product/maternity-placenta-bag/
10L Anatomical Waste Bin:
https://www.nicheofficesolutions.co.uk/product/anatomical-waste-bin-10l/
I would also link directly to the CETRO® Cover product page once published and create a broader maternity supplies or postpartum haemorrhage resource page to connect these products.
World Health Organization – Recommendations on the assessment of postpartum blood loss and use of a treatment bundle for postpartum haemorrhage:
WHO postpartum blood loss recommendations
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists – Prevention and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage, Green-top Guideline No. 52:
RCOG PPH guidance
NHS England – HTM 07-01: Safe and sustainable management of healthcare waste:
NHS England HTM 07-01
Conclusion: Childbirth Table Protection and Fluid Collection
Effective childbirth table protection requires products that are practical, appropriate for the intended clinical environment and straightforward for healthcare professionals to use.
The CETRO® Cover provides a combination of delivery-table protection and integrated fluid collection within a non-sterile, single-use product.
Its transparent PE construction allows collected fluids to remain visible, while the integrated pocket collects blood, amniotic fluid and other bodily fluids during childbirth. Graduated markings up to 2,000 ml provide healthcare professionals with a visual indication of the volume of collected fluid.
By positioning the CETRO® Cover around surface protection and fluid collection, maternity and procurement teams can evaluate the product based on its intended practical characteristics without presenting it as a dedicated, calibrated blood-loss measurement or PPH assessment device.
For further information about the CETRO® Cover, product specifications, availability or NHS pricing, contact Niche Healthcare on 01274 965089.
Postpartum Blood Loss Measurement
CETRO Cover Specfication Sheet
CETRO® Cover – Childbirth Table Protection and Fluid Collection
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