Surgical Head Coverings: A  Literature Review

Microorganisms that cause surgical site infections may either be present on the patient ’s skin or mucous membranes or transmitted to the patient by health care personnel, the environment, or other items in the perioperative setting. This literature review analyzes the evidence used to support the recommendation that perioperative personnel should cover their heads, hair, and ears in the semirestricted and restricted areas. A literature search produced 27 articles related to bacterial shedding from skin and hair, pathogenic organisms present on the hair and ears, and case reports of infectious organisms passed from health care providers to patients.
Source: AORN Journal - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Featured article Source Type: research