Equipment In Theatre Flashcards
This equipment keeps the patient breathing through the surgery
Respirator
This allows the surgeon the more the lights easily to position
Swivel arm
This shows the anaesthetist the quantity of nitrous oxide or oxygen which is being given
Flow meter
The operating table has no legs it hangs on a ____
Pedestal
These are placed over wounds at the end of the operation
Dressing material
Equipment is put in this to remove all germs
Steriliser
Sterile instruments are carried in this
Tray
This equipment monitors heart activity
Electrocardiograph
These are attached to the patient’s body to pick up heart activity
Electrodes
These are worn by surgeons and nurses in theatre
Theatre gowns
This is inserted to drain urine from the bladder
Catheter
The patient and trolleys in theatre are covered in sterile
Drapes
This nurse provides instruments for the surgeon and assists when necessary during the operation
Scrub nurse
This equipment is used to draw off any blood and body fluids during surgery
Suction
These instruments hold open the site of operation during surgery
Retractors