What do surgeons wear?

A surgeon should wear clothing that decreases the likelihood of contaminating or infecting a patient. Clothing worn during a surgery should be washed between surgeries and should only be worn just before and during surgery. read more

Medical professionals should wear a mask and eye protection or a visor (face shield) to protect mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth during procedures and patient-care activities that are likely to cause splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions or excretions. read more

Scrubs are the sanitary clothing worn by surgeons, nurses, physicians and other workers involved in patient care in hospitals. Originally designed for use by surgeons and other operating room personnel, who would put them on when sterilizing themselves, or "scrubbing in", before surgery, they are now worn by many hospital personnel. read more

Surgeons often wear waterproof boots as a protective measure from contamination with blood, puss, amniotic fluid etc. Boots for emergency workers Boots should protect your feet. read more