Why patients wear a hat for surgery?

Surgical caps are worn by patients to prevent Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

Surgical caps are worn by patients during surgical procedures to help reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs are infections that occur in the area of the body where surgery was performed. They can be caused by bacteria that enter the body during surgery, or by bacteria that are already present on the patient's skin. SSIs can be serious and can lead to hospitalization, extended recovery times, and even death.

Surgical caps help to reduce the risk of SSIs by preventing hair from falling into the surgical wound and by preventing bacteria from shedding from the patient's hair and contaminating the surgical site. Caps also help to keep the patient's head warm, which can help to reduce the risk of infection.

In addition to surgical caps, there are a number of other measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of SSIs, such as:

- Using sterile instruments and supplies

- Washing the surgical site before surgery

- Giving antibiotics to patients before surgery

- Wearing sterile gowns and gloves during surgery

- Following strict infection control protocols

By following these measures, surgeons can help to reduce the risk of SSIs and ensure that their patients have a safe and successful surgery.