A sterile drape support includes 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 of the support bar is coupled to the swivel mechanism so that the support bar is pivotable with respect to the clamp. For use during a medical procedure, the clamp is coupled to a bed, procedure table, or another object positioned near the bed or table during the procedure, such as a cart. A sterile drape or dressing is draped over the support bar so that the drape is held off the patients face during the procedure. A method of preparing a patient for a medical procedure includes obtaining a sterile drape support, attaching the support to an object near the patients bed or procedure table, and draping a sterile dressing over the drape support.
