how come when you're getting ready for surgery they ask you to take off your clothes
2007-04-17 11:47:36 · 9 answers · asked by choklitgurl 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
One reason is that your clothes, pajamas, etc. are not sterile.
Another reason is that if there is an emergency during surgery, operating room personnel won't bother having to cut away pajamas, underwear, etc. to gain access where it may be needed.
2007-04-17 12:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several reasons, one is a hygene issue. They need to be meticulous about hygene so not to spread any unwanted infections. If you are having surgery on a specific body part, then this area must be free from any clothing or underwear.
The other reason is that the electrical equipment can interfere with certain materials in your clothes and underwear. The gowns they give you to wear are pure cotton and this will not infere with the equipment.
However, you can sometimes leave your undies on or they will give you some paper ones. I've also worn my bra on several occasions. It depends on what sort of surgery you are having and also the policy at the clinic or hospital you are having surgery.
HTH : )
2007-04-17 19:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason that anyone in the operating room must wear sterile surgical clothes -- maintaining a safe sterile environment. Clothing has bacteria on it, and that bacteria could lead to an infection following the surgery.
2007-04-17 18:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by TeriR 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clothes aren't sterile, and would only get in the way. Surgery is a serious thing. Don't be shy, the doctors have seen it all before.
2007-04-17 18:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Lost Poet 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Microscopic organisms. Helps keep the O.R. antiseptic. A hundred and twenty five years ago, what you didn't see could kill you. You aren't the only patient going into the O.R.
2007-04-17 18:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who want's to feel up somebody that is clothed?
2007-04-17 19:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by vnlathndr775 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so they can see the area better
so they won't get germs in the incision
so that in case your heart stops they can get to you fast
2007-04-17 18:56:05 · answer #7 · answered by bethybug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't want anything getting caught in a zipper while they operate.
2007-04-17 18:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by Social Locust 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no clue but that is a good question maybe ill ask my doc that
2007-04-17 18:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by dimples 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋