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What is the reason for removing make up and nail varnish before surgery?
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∙ 8y ago
When having surgery, the medical team will want to monitor your oxygen levels in your blood (usually in a non invasive way). This will be done by attaching a pulse oximetry machine to your finger or toe.
The machine is trying to measure how much haemoglobin is in your system. If you're wearing nail polish, it creates a barrier and an inaccurate reading.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoA big reason is the anesthesiologists look at the color of your skin and fingernails to see if you're getting enough oxygen and your blood flow is okay. Makeup and nail polish keep them from being able to do that.
Another possible reason is to help prevent contamination of the surgical site. Also, it may be a while before you will feel like cleaning your hands and face, so it is best not to clog your pores nor have on polish that will chip off before you will be in a condition to do anything about it.
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∙ 13y agoNail polish should be removed before surgery so the can be see for their own healthy color. Symptoms of a body lacking proper oxygen levels can result in a bluish nail bed.
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