A retractor cover apparatus and associated methods is disclosed. The retractor cover apparatus includes a first sheet having a fluid absorbent material. A second sheet has a medical instrument deflection material. A fastening element is positioned substantially along a periphery of the first sheet and the second sheet, wherein at least a portion of the second sheet is affixed to at least a portion of the first sheet by the fastening element. An unfastened peripheral section of the first sheet and the second sheet form a pocket sized to receive at least a portion of a retractor blade between the first sheet and the second sheet.
