Marta Diez, nurse: "Did you know you can't wear these things in the operating room?"

What for many may seem like a simple pre-operative procedure is, for healthcare personnel, a vital safety issue .

Marta Díez, a nurse and social media activist, has published a video explaining which items should never be brought into the operating room . Her clear and direct explanation has gone viral for the way it debunks myths and warns about risks that often go unnoticed.

No jewelry, no piercings, no earrings

According to Marta , "earrings, piercings, or any type of jewelry cannot be worn in the operating room ." The main reason is that they can accidentally get caught during the procedure or, worse, be a source of infection. But that's not all: most surgeries use an electric scalpel, and "wherever we have metal objects, they could cause burns." In other words, it's not just about hygiene, but also about preventing injuries.

Dentures, only if they are fixed

Another warning the nurse gives concerns the mouth. “ Dentures , both full and partial , must be removed,” she explains. The reason is that they can shift and complicate intubation. This is not the case with dental implants or fixed orthodontics, such as braces, which are permitted. However, appliances like Invisalign, which are not fixed, must also be removed.

Underwear and socks, out

Although it may seem strange, it's also not permitted to enter the operating room wearing underwear or socks. Marta reminds us that " an operating room is a sterile environment , and bringing in outside clothing can increase the risk of infection ." Furthermore, in an emergency, medical staff need immediate access to the patient's body, something that clothing hinders.

Period during surgery? There's a solution.

One of the lesser-known aspects, which Marta mentions quite naturally, is menstruation . “You should never bring tampons or a menstrual cup into the operating room,” she warns. If recovery is prolonged and no one knows you're wearing them, there may be a risk of septic shock . The solution, however, is simple: “If you have your period, all you have to do is mention it, and they'll put you in some pads or a sanitary napkin they have there.”

Thanks to videos like this, thousands of people learn essential details about undergoing surgery . A gesture as mundane as wearing earrings or socks can have unexpected consequences when it comes to a medical procedure . Direct, unadorned healthcare information once again demonstrates its importance in the hands of professionals like Marta Díez.