Operating Room Attire

Purpose: To provide effective barriers that prevent the dissemination of microorganisms to the
patient and to protect personnel from infected patients.


1. Scrub dress - worn only in the operating suite.
2. head Cover - is used to cover hair completely.
3. Shoes - should be clean and conductive, washable and soft - soled covered by shoe
covers.
4. Mask - is put on by all personnel before coming into the operating room and must
be worn over the nose and mouth.
5. Sterile gown - are worn over scrub attire.
6. Sterile gloves - are worn to complete the attire for scrubbed team members.


Source : Golman, Maxime: Pocket Guide to the Operating Room