why do they ask you to not waer polish on nails and toes during surgery-my friend says it is something to do with so they can watch to see if your nails start turning a cerain shade or something like that---can someone expllain-please
2007-03-27 08:12:38 · 2 answers · asked by roxy 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
They will push down on your nail to see if you are getting enough oxygen. It should turn white for a quick second and turn back to it's normal pinky color. If it does not, you are not getting enough oxygen and that's a major problem! If you have nail polish on, it's really hard to see, if at all.
2007-03-27 08:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by *~*~*~* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's so they can make sure you are getting enough oxygen. It can also interfere with the oxygen monitor they put on your finger
2007-03-27 08:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Robyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋