Sneezing In Surgery

[mct2762]

So this may sound dumb, but it was a legit question I had after yesterday. I was scrubbed in on a hysterectomy and had to sneeze really bad. What are you supposed to do in that situation!? You can't touch your face....are you supposed to sneeze in the mask and just have your snot sitting there?
I can't be the only person who has had this question!

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[maxxor]

If you can, announce that you need to sneeze, then back away from the field.
Sneeze into your mask.
Hope that it doesn't fly off your face.

Pray that the circulator is nice and will re-mask you if necessary. (this is why you thank them 5 times while they are gowning you...)

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

Take one step back and sneeze. Dont turn your head to the side. If feasible ( and snotty), change mask and rescrub after.

 

[lymphohystiocytosis]

I strongly recommend pressing your tongue as hard as you can into the roof of your mouth. This stifles the sneeze for most people.

However, if you're really sick, with a really runny nose, sometimes you just have to go for it. Step back, and be ready to spend the surgery with that gunk on your lips.

 

[tiedyeddog]

I strongly recommend pressing your tongue as hard as you can into the roof of your mouth. This stifles the sneeze for most people.

However, if you're really sick, with a really runny nose, sometimes you just have to go for it. Step back, and be ready to spend the surgery with that gunk on your lips.

I also recommend the tongue trick. Saved me from sneezing many times.

 

[SurgeDO]

sneeze as loudly and obnoxiously as possible without shifting stone-cold eye contact with the scrub nurse.

 

[Raryn]

Don't turn your head. Even if something flies out, the open parts of your mask are pointed towards your back (away from the patient).

 

[Smurf Account]

Don't you EVER sneeze in surgery.

 

[TheWeeIceMan]

I'm really glad that this crucial question was posted in both the osteo and allo forums. I would imagine that DOs take a more holistic approach to sneezing in surgery.

 

[CBG23]

Geez, you started this thread on a ton of different SDN boards

 

[mct2762]

Geez, you started this thread on a ton of different SDN boards

yeah and i cant figure out how to delete them. Any help?

 

[001100010010011]

yeah and i cant figure out how to delete them. Any help?

Did you try sneezing?

 

[DermViser]

yeah and i cant figure out how to delete them. Any help?

Here's an idea: don't start them in the first place.

 

[SurgeDO]

I'm really glad that this crucial question was posted in both the osteo and allo forums. I would imagine that DOs take a more holistic approach to sneezing in surgery.

spoken like a symptom-lovin' allobitch.

 

[mct2762]

Here's an idea: don't start them in the first place.

Gee thanks for the super helpful advice. I didn't know it was against the rules. Now that I do I am trying to delete.

 

[tiedyeddog]

yeah and i cant figure out how to delete them. Any help?

Message a mod.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Only donors can delete their own threads. Otherwise only SPAM will be removed by staff.

 

[fancymylotus]

i want @Winged Scapula 's powers


> <

 

[evilbooyaa]

As others have said, try not to sneeze or deal with it. Sometimes if you're friends with the circulating nurse (and it's a really bad snotty one), you can ask her to re-mask you, as your face isn't sterile.

 

[Winged Scapula]

i want @Winged Scapula 's powers


> <

Those powers are dangerous and can only be wielded by the strong (wearing cute shoes).

 

[Psai]

I just had a blood draw workshop and I just gotta say, those are some nice veins.

 

[Winged Scapula]

I just had a blood draw workshop and I just gotta say, those are some nice veins.

Are you flirting with me?!

You should see the ones on my forearms!

 

[DermViser]

Those powers are dangerous and can only be wielded by the strong (wearing cute shoes).View attachment 180845

You wear them while you're doing surgery don't you. lol.

 

[Winged Scapula]

You wear them while you're doing surgery don't you. lol.

I've tried - they won't let me.

 

[DermViser]

I've tried - they won't let me.

Dang OSHA regulations!

 

[fancymylotus]

Aaaaahhhhhhh I KNEW I wanted to be like @wingedscapula when I grew up,

These:

were my work shooz today.

 

[DocVapor]

Well, this thread got weird.

 

[evilbooyaa]

Well, this thread got weird.

For anyone on SDN who has a foot fetish, this thread is immediately a gold mine.

 

[Winged Scapula]

For anyone on SDN who has a foot fetish, this thread is immediately a gold mine.

Lol...my shoes today. Probably only of interest to the women here.

 

[DocVapor]

Lol...my shoes today. Probably only of interest to the women here.
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I hope those are poison darts strapped to your feet in case someone gets out of line!

 

[DermViser]

Lol...my shoes today. Probably only of interest to the women here.
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Is this your shoe closet at home?

 

[fancymylotus]

Mine are boring ombre toms today. But I am wearing a super cute dress

 

[DermViser]

Mine are boring ombre toms today. But I am wearing a super cute dress

Don't dentists wear scrubs?

 

[Winged Scapula]

Is this your shoe closet at home?

It would be if I had that few shoes!

 

[maxxor]

Found Imelda

 

[Brain Bucket]

Found Imelda

For a second I thought you meant May.

 

[fancymylotus]

Don't dentists wear scrubs?

laundry hasnt been done in a while. hence, ive transitioned over to dresses.



....till i can convince my parents housekeeper to do the laundry i dont wanna do, that is > <

 

[evilbooyaa]

....till i can convince my parents housekeeper to do the laundry i dont wanna do, that is > <

Wow.... I literally can't even.

How are you this much of a princess at your age (assuming over 25)?

 

[Psai]

Wow.... I literally can't even.

How are you this much of a princess at your age (assuming over 25)?

princess level: sleeping beauty

 

[fancymylotus]

Wow.... I literally can't even.

How are you this much of a princess at your age (assuming over 25)?

28

i was mostly joking.

 

[DermViser]

It would be if I had that few shoes!

I see. So more like this:

 

[fancymylotus]

princess level: sleeping beauty

more like jasmine > <

 

[DermViser]

laundry hasnt been done in a while. hence, ive transitioned over to dresses.



....till i can convince my parents housekeeper to do the laundry i dont wanna do, that is > <

You're like The Princess and the Pea.

 

[maxxor]

I was thinking more like this:

From http://www.theempressofdress.com/2013/03/31/imelda-marcos-had-a-3000-pair-of-shoes-problem/

 

[DermViser]

I was thinking more like this:

From http://www.theempressofdress.com/2013/03/31/imelda-marcos-had-a-3000-pair-of-shoes-problem/

15 mink coats
508 gowns
1000 handbags
3000 pairs of shoes

Yeah, that sounds about right for @Winged Scapula.

 

[Brain Bucket]

too crowded.

or

 

[fancymylotus]

ffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu


i want @Winged Scapula level monies so i can also have that stuff.

*asks dad for raise*

*dad laughs*

*sits back down*

 

[Anastomoses]

These:View attachment 180858

were my work shooz today.

You know, I have friends I feel are not fashionably adventurous enough but you? You take it to the next level.

 

[Anastomoses]

Lol...my shoes today. Probably only of interest to the women here.
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Wait...I think you just joined fancy's club of wildwear.

too crowded.
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or
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BB, this differentiation combined with your taste in coffee machines...I'm starting to feel a serious attraction.

 

[Brain Bucket]

Well, then let me kill the mood. I share my Mum's taste in most things

My Dad and I mainly share physique, tempers, and taste in scotch and automobiles.