Artifical Nails

[lv2nurse 34]

Did anyone have to take their acrylic nails off for surgey?

[newskinnygal 51]

When I went to my pre op testing appointment, thy told me all nail polish/ nails would have to be removed to reduce the risk of infection. I took my nail polish off but kept the nail polish on my toes on! I had just gotten a pedicure! Haha

[MeredithMcFee 98]

I have LCN's and I didn't have to take them off, as long as it was clear for them to read the pulseox while under anesthesia. However, I had a pedicure which they took off nail polish from the both big toes so they can also keep an eye on things. Nothing for infection.

[raindrop1999 15]

ithink it has to do with the chemicals and the anestia

[Jerseygirl82 18]

They also use your nails bed as an indicator for oxygen in your body.

[Lianne 34]

I just had to take my pointer finger nails off.

[lassie 247]

they need to be able to see at least one finger nail for Oxygen level.

Lassie

[PandorasBox92264 61]

I had the pink/white powder on my nails for a french so they could see through the nail bed. They did not make me remove mine and they got alot of compliments from the nurses all around!

[lv2nurse 34]

Found out from surgen that I do NOT have to take my nails off and I can wear any color I want! The monitor with the forehead strip :-)

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Did anyone have to take their acrylic nails off for surgey?

Nope...and I didn't take off my wedding ring either