title: [Surgical scrub: evaluation of its adequacy in preventing biological risks in surgery: I. Its use in surgery].
abstract: The study elaborated approaches for adequate use of the surgical scrub and it evaluated, through systematized observation, the performance of the surgical team during the surgery. The adopted procedure was very valid, allowing to recognize positive and problematic aspects. Except the protecting glasses, all the other components of the surgical scrub were used. The subject located in the use form, where caps and masks were more problematic among anaesthesists and circulate nurses; apron and gloves among surgeons and, mainly, scrub nurses.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Paz
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lacerda
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Monteiro
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: da Conceição
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative