2007-02-12 23:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Why green ? Initially, all scrubs and drapes were white. People quickly
became aware that blood was more impressive on white clothes, and that the
light was reflected in excess by white during the operating procedure.
White was therefore abandonned, and blue or green became the colors of
choice.
By the way, a friend of mine, a psychiatrist, believes that blue has a
"sedative" effect on surgeons' mood.....
2007-02-12 23:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by softball Queen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the
light was reflected in excess by white during the operating procedure.
blue or green became the colours of
choice in operation theatre.
2007-02-13 08:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by nasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green is a restful color with some of the same calming attributes of blue. Like blue, time moves faster in a green room.
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2007-02-12 23:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by Bite Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green is linked to green plants, spring and thus to healing...
2007-02-12 23:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant say that is true- I think it depends on the hospital- one we went to is blue
2007-02-12 23:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sudoku Player 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋