2007-11-07 08:55:58 · 7 answers · asked by BiologyQuestions 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
At lower temperatures, bacteria takes longer to spread. Ideally, any temperature below 4 degrees Celcius is good enough. This makes it harder for infection to spread, as well as slows blood flow, which makes it easier to operate.
2007-11-07 09:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by MakayoKou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps keep the germs from spreading. It also causes the blood to stay close to the heart. It doesn't flow as quickly which prevents problems.
2007-11-07 16:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by Colonel Obvious AM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweat dripping down the body will pick up whatever is on the skin. That sweat might make it to the open wound and cause infections.
Besides, "never let them see you sweat" is not just about deodorant.
2007-11-07 17:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by AlexAtlanta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
constricts blood vessels so less blood is lost, minimizes bacterial growth and makes the surgeon more comfortable which in turn makes him more efficient and means your surgery is more likely to turn out well.
2007-11-07 16:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
slows bleeding and cuts risk of infection
2007-11-07 16:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
getting put to sleep
2007-11-07 17:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by michael b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So they don't freak out!! =)
2007-11-07 16:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by HA! HA! HA! hilarious... 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋