How To Scrub In For Surgery With Pictures

You’ll need to cover your hair, so take that into consideration when you’re deciding how to put it up. [2] X Expert Source JoAnna Nguyen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Surgeon Expert Interview. 29 July 2020.

Avoid surgeons’ skull caps, which do not adequately cover your hair. [3] X Research source

Be sure to wear clean scrubs every time you scrub in. [7] X Expert Source JoAnna Nguyen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Surgeon Expert Interview. 29 July 2020.

Keep in mind that some facilities use a brushless scrub technique because some studies have shown that the brushless technique results in a lower bacterial count. [12] X Research source

If you’re counting strokes, as opposed to keeping time, scrub for 30 circular strokes on each hand. [15] X Research source

If you’re counting strokes, go for 20 circular strokes on each side of your hand. [17] X Research source

For the counted stroke method, scrub for 20 strokes on each side of your forearm. [19] X Research source

Once your hands are clean and dry, don’t touch anything at all until you have on your gown and gloves. [24] X Expert Source JoAnna Nguyen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Surgeon Expert Interview. 29 July 2020.