Wearing The Right Post Operative Garments

By Alison Wilcox


When a person is in the hospital, there are many different things that they can wear. This depends on whether a person is a patient or they are working in the hospital. There are certain post operative garments that people wear.

Patients will usually wear a hospital gown. This is normally a single piece of cloth which has ties either in the back. This is meant for easy access when a doctor or nurse needs to get to certain areas quickly.

Medical staff need to gain access to the patient easily, but they will still respect their privacy. These patients have just had surgery, and they need to be monitored closely. This includes close inspection of surgical wounds which can be anywhere from the abdomen, back, leg, or neck. There could be tubes placed which need to inspected as well.

Aside from needing to check on patient health and safety, the patient needs to be cleaned periodically. The gown helps do this because it allows easier access over a pair of pajamas. The patient can also lift a gown easier in the bathroom compared to pajamas. This helps, too, if the patient is experiencing pain.

As for the medical staff, they have their own uniform that they need to wear in and out of the operating room. These are called scrubs. They are worn in the post-operative state when taking care of a patient.

These things are great for doctors and nurses because they are comfortable to wear. However, they also provide protection when it comes to handling patients. They can easily be changed if something spills on them. It also helps to keep from spreading germs when heading home after work. These are worn by everyone during a surgical procedure.

There are now new patient gowns that are coming out. These are updated so that they give the patient more privacy, and they do not need to worry about others seeing something private. These new gowns will open in the front, and they have more secure fastenings and not strings to tie. They are even made of a thicker material. It is much more convenient for patients during their stay.

It is important for both patients and medical staff to have the right post operative garments when they are in the hospital. This is due to many different reasons. For patients, there are several reasons why they need proper wear in the hospital especially after surgery. It gives nurses and doctors easier access to certain things like surgical wounds and any tubing or devices that were placed during surgery. An example would be a drain, and fluid will collect into the drain. Therefore, doctors and nurses need to assess these fluids frequently. It also makes it easier for patients like when they use the restroom. There is no hassle of pants and shirts to maneuver. Scrubs are worn, too, by the medical staff because it protects them from exposure to body fluids as well. They are comfortable and easily washed for use again.




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