Clean under the nails with the nail pick and then discard in the bin (making sure not to touch the bin by using a foot-pedal).Ħ. Moisten the nail brush and dispense antimicrobial solution onto the sponge-side.ħ. Lather the fingertips with sponge-side of brush, washing all four sides of the fingers.Ĩ. Then using the bristle side of the nail brush, scrub the spaces under the fingernails of the right or left hand. Check with the operating surgeon if they are happy for you to use this.Ĥ. Rinse the hands and arms thoroughly, allowing the water to run from the hands to the elbows.ĥ. Remove the sterile nail brush and nail pick from the opened package. Some hospitals use dispensable alcohol gel, which can be used between short, ‘clean’ procedures.Use several drops of scrub solution and work up a heavy lather, then wash the hands and arms to the elbows.Ĭleansing solutions are non-irritating to most people and include: Then test the water before starting to scrub to ensure the temperature is comfortable.Ģ. Open the package containing the nail brush/ scrub sponge and nail pick, then lie it on the back of the scrub sink still in the opened package.ģ. Wet the hands and arms for an initial pre-scrub wash. Run the tap to an adequate temperature and flow (to avoid water splashing). Make sure you are comfortable, as you cannot adjust these once you are scrubbed.ġ. Finally, put on a surgical mask and eyewear protection.This will ensure your gloves and gown are untouched, and therefore sterile.
Peel the plastic glove packet open over the gown and drop the gloves onto the sterile gown without touching them. Carefully use the edges of the paper to open the packet and expose the surgical gown. You must open your gown and gloves before you scrub, so as not to contaminate your hands: Theatre hat (with hair tied up if necessary)Įnsure you ask the Lead Surgeon whether or not they would mind you scrubbing in, then make your way to the scrub area.Surgical scrubs (bare below the elbows, including removing watches and rings).Although this may vary from hospital to hospital, generally you must wear: You should be dressed appropriately to enter the operating theatre. You might also be interested in our OSCE Flashcard Collection which contains over 2000 flashcards that cover clinical examination, procedures, communication skills and data interpretation.
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