Question about gowning.

tewdles, RN · Nov 9, 2009

That was not proper technique when I learned...but I am older than dirt and have not been in the OR in 10 years...so....

pghfoxfan · Nov 10, 2009

I was also taught that you should double glove and when you were done prepping the patient, you take the outer layer off and have a fresh layer under. Are you supposed to wear 2 gloves too prep the patient?

allnurses Guide · Nov 10, 2009

Our scrubs can spin and tie their own gowns at the front. They do not reach behind though.

tiny1 · Nov 10, 2009

You should not reach behind your back because it is considered unsterile.

linda2097 · Nov 10, 2009

You should not reach behind your back because it is considered unsterile.

Correct. I've also seen techs put the spin card under a tray on the back table to hold it in place, and then spin. This is also wrong because you are turning your back to the back table.

As for double gloving to prep the patient, the scrub person should not prep. It's better ot have the circulator prep. If the scrub tech preps, they are reaching over an unsterile field.

linda2097 · Nov 10, 2009

Also, I've known ortho surgeons who change gloves after draping the patient just to be safe.

Scrubby · Nov 10, 2009

You should not tie your own gown by reaching behind your back. If I don't have another scrubbed person with me and I want to tie my gown I clip the gown tie to a sponge holder, the circulating nurse holds this and unclips it after I have turned around.

pghfoxfan · Nov 11, 2009

As for double gloving to prep the patient, the scrub person should not prep. It's better ot have the circulator prep. If the scrub tech preps, they are reaching over an unsterile field.

WOW, this is very interesting. I have not heard of this. Thank you all for your replies

scrubcircrn · Nov 18, 2009

You always need someone else to spin you- PERIOD