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COThis is not simple hand washing. It is the point where a surgeon shifts into full focus. Before surgery, doctors follow a strict surgical scrub protocol. The goal is clear. Remove transient bacteria. Lower infection risk at a microscopic level.
They scrub from fingertips to elbows. Every stroke follows a set order. No random movement. No shortcuts. Studies show proper surgical scrubbing reduces surgical site infections, which affect up to 2 to 5 percent of patients after inpatient surgery.
The slow pace matters. It forces control. It builds discipline. It prepares the mind for high stakes decisions. After scrubbing, they gown and glove in a sterile sequence. Each step protects the sterile field. Repetition turns it into muscle memory. Inside the operating room, error margins are small. When the doors open, the procedure has already begun. The first incision comes later. The preparation comes first.
Credits: @dr.hussein.saad
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