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  #1 McCann Rafferty on 30 May 13

   

  Before the 20th century, surgery was (when compared with today's standards) a rather crude procedure, which did not actually require any sanitation, least of most anything like medical scrubs. Cleanliness was no...
  
  Basically asked you to picture a doctor in your mind's eye, you probably would picture an individual in medical scrubs (most likely white or green scrubs), wearing a mask, an such like. However it hasn't been this way. Medical uniforms are now a somewhat modern practice.
  
  Before the 20th century, surgery was (in comparison to today's standards) a fairly crude operation, which did not actually require any sanitation, least of most anything like medical uniforms. Cleanliness wasn't even a factor, because there was really no comprehension of how disease and germs spread. Many scientists believed in spontaneous generation, and thus germs spontaneously generated from nothing. Little if any thought was directed at basic sanitation, therefore the mortality rate was high.
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  Actually, several specialists wore a apron, and because they did not wear a clean one between people, it would become quite soiled by blood and fluids. So a busy surgeon was just meant by a dirty apron.
  
  Around 1920, sanitation practices begun to be used in the operating room. By the 1940's, a heightened comprehension of operation sanitation encouraged the introduction of sanitary curtains and attire for the medical personnel.
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  Initially, the uniforms were white, to show and emphasize their hygiene. But, this presented a few dilemmas. On white clothing first of all, red blood splotches were quite unpleasant. Also, the all white clothing, when in conjunction with bright lighting, cause eye strain. So they started changing from white to green clothing.
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  By the 1970's, scrubs had largely become what they are today: a short sleeve shirt and drawstring pants, generally, made of natural cotton.
  
  All medical uniforms aren't green, although. Several hospitals color code their outfits in accordance with sections. As an example, Emergency Room staff would wear white, Surgery staff would wear green, and Delivery Room staff and Labor would wear blue. Or, in university hospitals, the staff may wear colors corresponding to the college colors.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Before the 20th century, surgery was (when compared with today's standards) a rather crude procedure, which did not actually require any sanitation, least of most anything like medical scrubs. Cleanliness was no... <br /> <br /> Basically asked you to picture a doctor in your mind's eye, you probably would picture an individual in medical scrubs (most likely white or green scrubs), wearing a mask, an such like. However it hasn't been this way. Medical uniforms are now a somewhat modern practice. <br /> <br /> Before the 20th century, surgery was (in comparison to today's standards) a fairly crude operation, which did not actually require any sanitation, least of most anything like medical uniforms. Cleanliness wasn't even a factor, because there was really no comprehension of how disease and germs spread. Many scientists believed in spontaneous generation, and thus germs spontaneously generated from nothing. Little if any thought was directed at basic sanitation, therefore the mortality rate was high. <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.er.uqam.ca/nobel/fpe3650/wiki/index.php/Discussion_Utilisateur:Geychelseerum91218">consumers</a> <br /> Actually, several specialists wore a apron, and because they did not wear a clean one between people, it would become quite soiled by blood and fluids. So a busy surgeon was just meant by a dirty apron. <br /> <br /> Around 1920, sanitation practices begun to be used in the operating room. By the 1940's, a heightened comprehension of operation sanitation encouraged the introduction of sanitary curtains and attire for the medical personnel. <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://xray.bmc.uu.se/~filipe/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Hunpasacep75128">healthcare libraries</a> <br /> Initially, the uniforms were white, to show and emphasize their hygiene. But, this presented a few dilemmas. On white clothing first of all, red blood splotches were quite unpleasant. Also, the all white clothing, when in conjunction with bright lighting, cause eye strain. So they started changing from white to green clothing. <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.biancahester.net/?q=node/316204">physician and surgeon</a> <br /> By the 1970's, scrubs had largely become what they are today: a short sleeve shirt and drawstring pants, generally, made of natural cotton. <br /> <br /> All medical uniforms aren't green, although. Several hospitals color code their outfits in accordance with sections. As an example, Emergency Room staff would wear white, Surgery staff would wear green, and Delivery Room staff and Labor would wear blue. Or, in university hospitals, the staff may wear colors corresponding to the college colors.</div>

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