Why Green colour clothes ,curtains etc. are used in Hospitals?
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By the 1940s, advances in surgical antisepsis (now called aseptic technique) and the science of wound infection led to the adoption of antiseptic drapes and gowns for operating room ("OR") use, and instruments, supplies and dressings were routinely sterilized by exposure to either high-pressure steam or ethylene oxide (EtO) gas.
Originally, OR attire was white to emphasize cleanliness. However, the combination of bright operating lights and an all-white environment led to eyestrain for the surgeon and staff, and additionally, many people found the sight of bright red blood splashes on a white gown or drape rather off-putting.
By the 1950s and 1960s, most hospitals had abandoned white OR apparel in favor of various shades of green, which provided a high-contrast environment and reduced eye fatigue. Green is more soothing. and adds variety. It's mother earth's color.
Besides according to studies made; it was found that colors esp green makes it less boring versus just plain white.
green color has always been considered to have a calming, neutral effect on people
Green, pale green,is considered by those who practise psychology, to be a calming colour.
Secondly, green paint is very inexpensive, as is green coloured fabric for curtains etc.(haha).
Annie
its not awalys green sometimes they can be blue or even pink, but green seemes to be more popular because studies show that green will calm the senses and mind.
Probably chosen with a cost factor in mind.
That, or an administrator's wife with bad decorating ideas got to choose.
To create a calming effect on patient's
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