Why are surgical scrub and surgical attire important?
During surgical procedures, both clients and providers are especially at risk of exposure to potentially infectious microorganisms. Along with the other elements of aseptic technique, proper surgical attire helps reduce the risk of postprocedure infections in clients by decreasing the likelihood that microorganisms will enter areas of the client’s body during procedures. Some elements of surgical attire are also designed to reduce service providers’ risk of exposure to potentially infectious blood and and tissue during clinical procedures. Surgical attire includes gloves, caps, masks, gowns, protective eyewear, waterproof aprons, and sturdy footwear.
