| Medical scrubs are worn by almost the entire medical | | | | for those working in the labor and delivery department, |
| workforce, or whosoever needs to interact with | | | | light blue outfits for those in surgery, and dark green or |
| patients; not just surgeons. Till the early 20th century, | | | | blue for those in the emergency room. Scrubs may |
| surgeons and other medical personnel wore regular | | | | also contain a logo or name of the clinic or hospital. |
| clothes while performing surgeries. The middle of the | | | | The logo is either printed on the shirt pocket or the |
| 1900s saw the introduction of surgical clothing for the | | | | knees. |
| purpose of protecting surgeons from infection. At that | | | | Surgical - Earlier, the terms medical and surgical scrubs |
| time, medical uniforms were white in color and were | | | | were used synonymously, since they were worn only |
| representative of cleanliness and conscientiousness. | | | | by surgeons and those who worked in the operation |
| Eventually, the color was changed to green for the | | | | room. Now, each category is specified differently since |
| sake of convenience and comfort. | | | | all have their own color codes. |
| Medical Scrubs: Different Kinds | | | | The color of medical scrubs was changed to green |
| Medical scrubs are now available in an array of colors | | | | because the bright lights in the operation room |
| and patterns. So how do the professionals determine | | | | combined with the white sheets and coats caused |
| which type of attire to use? | | | | eyestrain. Green contrasted with the surroundings, and |
| Pediatric scrubs - Pediatric staff members generally | | | | thus reduced eye fatigue. Green also made blood and |
| wear uniforms with cartoon characters and other | | | | other fluid stains less noticeable. |
| bright, cheerful prints. Sometimes, they may even | | | | Medical Scrubs: Considerations |
| choose to change their work clothing according to the | | | | With the various styles available online, purchase |
| season. For instance, they might wear attire with | | | | medical clothing from a reputed website to ensure |
| Christmas tree prints during Christmas or bunnies | | | | better prices. Before purchasing, make sure that it |
| during Easter. Such cheerful clothing is meant to put | | | | builds on your professional image and lends a stylish |
| young patients at ease. | | | | look. You will have to deal with patient transfers, |
| For Identification - Some hospitals use medical scrubs | | | | equipment movement, cleaning patient area and more. |
| in different colors to identify members of various | | | | Therefore, ensure that you are comfortable and can |
| departments. For example, pink or lavender apparels | | | | move easily while wearing the outfit. |