The day before the surgery, the operating room nurse will inform each patient that they cannot wear any accessories to enter the operating room. After entering the operating room, they will be checked and examined again, which many patients cannot understand. So, why can't I wear accessories when entering the operating room? Accessories include metal and non-metal accessories. Metal jewelry is made of metals such as gold, silver, copper, iron, stainless steel, etc., including earrings, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, etc; Non metallic jewelry is commonly made of materials such as gemstones, pearls, plastics, resins, etc., such as jade bracelets, pendants, glasses, etc. Surgical patients wearing accessories can pose significant risks. Easy to carry bacteria: Jewelry exposed to air for a long time may appear relatively clean, but it contains a large amount of bacteria. Surgery requires sterile operation, and if it is brought into the operating room, it may cause bacteria to enter the operating room; If the accessory is close to the surgical incision, it will increase the risk of wound infection. Easy to cause electric burns and scalds: If electric surgical equipment is needed during the surgical process, wearing metal jewelry can cause local short circuits, leading to local heat accumulation and causing skin burns or other tissue damage. Easy to cause pressure damage: If jewelry is accidentally placed under the body during surgical placement, it may lead to a decrease in local skin blood supply, resulting in pressure damage. Impact on surgical operation: During the surgical process, a large number of instruments are required, and accessories are mostly made of metal materials, which can interfere with the accuracy of the instruments and have an impact on the surgery. Avoiding loss and damage: During the surgical process, patients are under anesthesia and have unclear consciousness. If jewelry is lost or damaged during positioning or transportation, it may cause economic losses to patients and easily lead to medical disputes. What do healthcare professionals usually do when accessories cannot be removed? Effective and thorough communication: Prior to surgery, communicate fully with the patient and their family members to clarify the risks that accessories may bring during the surgical process, such as infection, interference with surgical operations, etc., and gain the patient's understanding. Emergency preparedness: Wrap the jewelry completely with gauze or other insulating materials and fix it, isolate the contact surface between the jewelry and the skin, and prohibit direct electrode contact with the jewelry during surgery to prevent residual heat conduction from causing burns. The correct way for surgical patients to wear is as follows: choose appropriate clothing: Surgical patients should wear surgical specific clothing according to the instructions of medical staff, choose loose, comfortable, breathable, and easy to put on and take off surgical gowns, and do not wear underwear, underwear, socks, etc. Avoid wearing accessories: Before entering the operating room, remove all accessories and store them properly to avoid unnecessary trouble or risk. (New Society)
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