nail polish in the OR room

Squishy_in_the_middl
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on 3/13/18 8:44 am

I was told by the pre- op nurse that nail polish is generally not allowed in the OR room but it's up to the individual anesthesiologist. Why would that be?

Orientation- May 2017, Pre nutrition class- Aug 2017, Blood work- Aug 2017. RPN meeting- Sept 2017. Dietician and Psychiatrist Dec 2017. Internist- Dec 2017. Meet the Surgeon Feb 20th 2018. VSG surgery march 17, 2018 with Dr. Gmora

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on 3/13/18 9:14 am - Courtice, Canada

RNY on 03/19/18

Because the oximeter won't work properly.

It's the thing they out on your finger to measure the amount of oxygen in your blood. With nail polish covering your nail beds it makes it difficult to get a proper reading.

abiding_idealist
on 3/14/18 8:43 am

RNY on 04/10/18

Does this mean I have not peel off my new set?! I am already heartbroken :)

Squishy_in_the_middl
e
on 3/15/18 6:56 am

I haven't been without nail polish in quite some time. I'm going to feel naked after I take it off. Oh well, gives me a reason to hit the salon after surgery for a little pampering

SweetRide1
on 3/15/18 3:38 pm

RNY on 01/16/18

All nail polish, fake nails etc. need to go.

It's also because they watch the colour of your nail beds. That gives them an idea about your oxygen levels as well.

Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18

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