Operative surgery . meansunder favorable circumstances. It is rare indeed that this arrangement isavailable or perhaps desirable, except in hospital practice (Fig. 164). The apparel of the surgeon and the assistants should be clean, newlyput on, and free from the insidious influences of communicable disease. Along aseptic rubber apron covered with a freshly sterilized, short-sleeved,white linen gown, both reaching to the feet, are suitable for the surgeon,and can be supplemented by pinning in front a sterilized towel moistenedwith the antiseptic fluid. Each of the assistants should be similarl
Operative surgery . meansunder favorable circumstances. It is rare indeed that this arrangement isavailable or perhaps desirable, except in hospital practice (Fig. 164). The apparel of the surgeon and the assistants should be clean, newlyput on, and free from the insidious influences of communicable disease. Along aseptic rubber apron covered with a freshly sterilized, short-sleeved,white linen gown, both reaching to the feet, are suitable for the surgeon,and can be supplemented by pinning in front a sterilized towel moistenedwith the antiseptic fluid. Each of the assistants should be similarly clothedand cleansed (Fig. 165). The use of freshly laundered white linen overwearis both cleanly and attractive. The change of the underwear is a measure10 116 OPERATIVE SURGERY. that is not always practiced, but it adds much, indeed, to the after-comfortof the surgeon, and not a little to his personal safety in the instances oftedious effort in a hot room. Changeable water-tight footwear is advised. Anaesthetist.
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