Yellow bands and vitreoretinal surgery
A yellow band (picture beside) is applied to patients who have undergone vitreoretinal surgery involving insertion of an ocular gas. The bands are to be applied by the surgeon and the surgeon arranges removal.
At the time of surgery, the surgeon records the name and contact number of the surgeon/ consultant and the date of surgery. The bands are not to be removed by health workers except for emergency access or if oedema of the limb is present. A new yellow band is to be applied if the band comes off or is removed except as arranged by the surgeon.

More information can be found on MoH policy Directive PD2021_033 on the below link
https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2021_033.pdf

Designed to be comfortable, and fully waterproof so the band and its label will last the distance on the patient, with a snap clasp to be secure on the wrist and enhance non-transferability, the PDC Wristband is the one to use

Sentry® SuperBand® Alert Bands are constructed of lightweight, non-stretch polyester with patented SecureSnap® closure for maximum security.
» Extra large text provides clarification to clinicians (assisting in dim light conditions or for those who are colour blind)
» Only primary and secondary colours used as indicators

Information Area: 99 x 25mm
Wristband Size: 292.1 x 27mm

Sentry® SuperBand® Alert Bands are constructed of lightweight, non-stretch polyester with patented SecureSnap® closure for maximum security.
» Extra large text provides clarification to clinicians (assisting in dim light conditions or for those who are colour blind)
» Only primary and secondary colours used as indicators

Information Area: 66.6 x 25mm
Wristband Size: 260.3 x 27mm

Ident-Alert Snaps are available to be used as cost-effective method for identifying specific alert conditions without the need to use an additional colour wristband.
» Soft, flexible material with round edges and SecurSnap to prevent transfer.
» Can be removed with safety scissor if patient condition changes.

Snap size: 23 x 32mm open
Snap size: 23 x 18mm when applied