The operating room and the patient; a manual of pre- and post-operative treatment . geon, the senior assistant, and the anesthetist. Theresident pathologist attends operations in which cultures orfrozen sections are desired. Operating Room Costumes.—^Nurses w^ear over their regularnurses costume (sleeves and cuffs detached) a plain linen gownwith long sleeves (Fig. 6). These gowns fasten in the back,are snug fitting, and of sufficient length to entirely cover thedress. A mask is worn which covers the nose and mouth. Acap is so arranged as to entirely cover and confine the hair. Theoperating ro


The operating room and the patient; a manual of pre- and post-operative treatment . geon, the senior assistant, and the anesthetist. Theresident pathologist attends operations in which cultures orfrozen sections are desired. Operating Room Costumes.—^Nurses w^ear over their regularnurses costume (sleeves and cuffs detached) a plain linen gownwith long sleeves (Fig. 6). These gowns fasten in the back,are snug fitting, and of sufficient length to entirely cover thedress. A mask is worn which covers the nose and mouth. Acap is so arranged as to entirely cover and confine the hair. Theoperating room nurse and senior nurse wear rubber gloves,Hubber-heeled shoes are worn to prevent slipping. The anesthetist is provided with a long-sleeved gown with 24 OPEEATIXG ROOM AXD THE PATIENT two breast pockets. He wears a mask and cap. The operatingroom orderly wears a long-sleeved gown and cap and and assistants gowns (Fig. 7) are are provided with freshly laundered, long-sleeved,loosely fitting linen gowns. Each gown is rolled up in a compact.


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