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The Facts On Nursing Scrubs

By John Taylor


The term used to describe some gowns, or trousers and shirts worn in health facilities is scrubs. In countries such as the United Kingdom, these garments may also be called Theatre Blues. Individuals who work in these health settings often wear these uniforms. Surgeon and nursing scrubs are named after the practice of scrubbing in before performing operations.

The clothes are designed to be simple and minimal. There are few places for dirt to collect and overall, they are easy to clean. In the event they are permanently stained or damaged, they are inexpensive to replace.

It is fairly common, in modern times, to see these clothes in places outside of the operating room. Traditionally, these garments were given to personnel when their street clothes became contaminated or soiled at work. Today, many health professionals wear these on a day-to-day basis, even those who work in clean environments. Some believe this is due to the spread of MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. There is a false assurance that these uniforms offer more protection and cannot be as easily contaminated as other kinds of clothing.

In the past, nurses were required to wear uniforms in a surgery setting, while surgeons did not have to. In fact, many of these physicians were known to dress in street clothes and a small apron, and use non-sterile equipment and no gloves during operations. Over the year, a lot has changed when it comes to sanitation.

The modern attire we see today were designed in the 1970s. This includes the polyester and cotton blend calf-length gown with short sleeves, and drawstring pants with a v-neck, short-sleeve shirt. Typically they come in a shade of green. However, they are now available in many colors and patterns.

Typically surgical and nursing scrubs are used in the United States. In most other countries, personnel are assigned to uniforms of a tunic and trousers, or a dress. These garments are designed to be simple, easy to clean and maintain, and inexpensive to purchase. Once solely worn in surgery rooms, these uniforms have become the attire worn in various health environments.




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