Surgeon and Assistants Equipment
People in the operating room wear surgical clothes to help prevent germs from infecting the surgical incision. The surgical clothing includes the following:
- a protective cap covering their hair
- masks over their lower face, covering their mouths and noses
- shades or glasses over their eyes
- vinyl gloves on their hands
- long gowns
- protective covers on their shoes
The surgeon may also wear special glasses that help him/her to see more clearly.
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