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

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

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.

ithink it has to do with the chemicals and the anestia

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

I just had to take my pointer finger nails off.

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

Lassie

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!

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 :-)

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

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