Wearing The Right Post Operative Garments

By Alison Wilcox


Most everyone knows what will be worn when they go to the hospital as a patient. It is a hospital gown, and this is one of the post operative garments worn. On the other hand, hospital staff who provide care need to wear their own uniform.

Patients will usually wear a hospital gown. This is normally a single piece of cloth which has ties either in the back. This is meant for easy access when a doctor or nurse needs to get to certain areas quickly.

Medical staff need to gain access to the patient easily, but they will still respect their privacy. These patients have just had surgery, and they need to be monitored closely. This includes close inspection of surgical wounds which can be anywhere from the abdomen, back, leg, or neck. There could be tubes placed which need to inspected as well.

Keeping a patient clean is also very important. These gowns make it much easier to access a patient to clean them up during their stay. Putting pajamas right after a surgery may be too much of a hassle, so these gowns work much better.

As for the medical staff, they have their own uniform that they need to wear in and out of the operating room. These are called scrubs. They are worn in the post-operative state when taking care of a patient.

Scrubs come in a set made of cotton usually. They are quite comfortable since a nurse or doctor can wear them all day. They are easily changeable especially if a body fluid from a patient gets on them. These serve almost as a uniform that is worn often in the hospital for those who have contact with patients. They are also necessary when a patient is being operated on.

If one has not heard, there are new models of hospital gowns coming out for patients. This is good news as patients have complained about the lack of privacy that exists with the older gowns. These are made of a heavier material, and they are longer. They open in the front and fasten like robe somewhat. They are much more convenient compared to the old gowns.

It is important for both patients and medical staff to have the right post operative garments when they are in the hospital. This is due to many different reasons. For patients, there are several reasons why they need proper wear in the hospital especially after surgery. It gives nurses and doctors easier access to certain things like surgical wounds and any tubing or devices that were placed during surgery. An example would be a drain, and fluid will collect into the drain. Therefore, doctors and nurses need to assess these fluids frequently. It also makes it easier for patients like when they use the restroom. There is no hassle of pants and shirts to maneuver. Scrubs are worn, too, by the medical staff because it protects them from exposure to body fluids as well. They are comfortable and easily washed for use again.




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