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OPEN GLOVING UNTIL BED BATH AND ORAL CARE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SUGEON | Key requirements are the full knowledge of the instruments required, on-going training in new procedures, the ability to make close call decisions to save a patient’s life and the overall management of the OR. |
| ANAESTHESIOLOGIST | Similar to surgeons, anaesthesiologists complete 4 years of medical school and 4 years of anaesthesia residency. There are certain areas of anaesthesia that require special certification and training, such as cardiac anaesthesia. |
| SCRUB NURSE | ensure that all instruments are sterilized and layered out for the operation. They provide care for the patient before and during the surgery, attach equipment and monitors and pass instruments to the surgeon. |
| CIRCULATING NURSE | take care of all the documents required before the surgery and handle the procurement of instruments and surgical supplies. |
| SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST | they’re trained in hundreds of types of surgery and are able to anticipate next steps in the procedure, in order to provide the surgeon with the required instruments and equipment. |
| Maintaining a Sterile Field | - The hands should be kept above the waist and insight at all times. - take precautions to avoid contamination and maintain the sterile field. - |
| sterile areas | 1. The front of the gown from the table level or sterile field to two inches below the neck 2. The sleeves from two inches above the elbow to the cuff 3. The surgical gloves, the underarms are considered nonsterile. |