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My OR Essentials
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items I work in the OR every single day so I compiled a list of essentials that help get me through the day!
Super comfy, easy to wash, so many different colors to choose from, and you can add a heel strap!
Calzuro Classic Clogs Without Holes | Slip-On Work Shoes
I love this lip balm to keep the lips nice and hydrated! I can’t drink water in the OR so this helps them stay moisturized!
Summer Fridays
Compression socks are a GAME CHANGER for back pain and foot pain! Also these silly patterns are a fun way to make the hospital scrubs more fun!
Mens and Womens Compression Socks
I only have the chance to drink water a few times a day, but with this cup my water ALWAYS stays nice and cold!
Insulated, Stainless Steel Tumblers
I have really long thick hair that has to be covered, and this style of scrub cap does just the trick! You can get one for every season to be festive, or just get the patterns you love!
Big Hair Ponytail Medical Scrub Caps: The Ultimate Solution for Long Hair
I am constantly touching things with and without gloves on, but I don’t always have the opportunity to wash my hands in the OR so I like to use these easy spray hand sanitizers that smell WAY better than the hospital sanitizer
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
I have to carry a stethoscope with me everywhere I go but I don’t like to hang it around my neck. This is the perfect solution! I can’t drink water clip it onto my pants and not have to irritate my neck anymore!
Stethoscope Holder
Constantly washing, drying, and sanitizing my hands makes them dry out quickly! I LOVE the eucalyptus scent for hand creams
Eucalyptus Hand Cream
This was a game changer for me! I can read texts and emails without having to touch my phone (especially if my hands are dirty), and I can set timers or do quick calculations!
Apple Watch Series 11
If you’ve ever been in the OR you know they keep it COOOOOLDDDD so this was the perfect solution to staying warm! Wear a hospital jacket over it to help keep it clean!
Heated Vest
Sometimes when I am in a super long case that is going smoothly, I have time to sit back and relax. This app lets me read books from my phone so I’m not doomscrolling! (Always making sure to pay attention to the patient of course!!)
Libby
I love adding this to my first water of the day to help give me an extra boost of hydration if I’m not able to drink a lot of water that day!
Liquid I.V.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE to spray this on my face after a shift (and even after I work out at the gym) to help kill any bacteria on my face and prevent breakouts, ESPECIALLY after having to wear a mask all day long!
SkinSmart Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser
Sometimes there are some stinky smells in the OR, so I like to put a couple drops on the inside of my face mask to help me not have to smell anything stinky lol!
NaturoBliss Peppermint Essential Oil 100% Pure
When wearing a face mask all day long it can be easy for pimples and bumps to show up on your chin or around your mouth. If I have a pimple I love to put these on to help cover that area and preventing it from getting more bacteria in it. Plus if I’m...
Mighty Patch™ Original Pimple Patch | 36 Count