Objective 13 duties and phases Flashcards
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Preoperative phase of surgery
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Activities take place to prepare the patient prior to first step of the procedure
2
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Intraoperative phase of surgery
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Activities take place from the first step of the procedure to the placement of the surgical dressing
3
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Post-operative phase of surgery
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Activities take place from securing the surgical dressing to transport to PACU
4
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STSR preop
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Gather, verify and evaluate items needed Establish sterile field Scrub, gown and glove Organize sterile field Perform initial count Accept meds as needed (PRN) Drape patient Prepare surgical field (bring up suction tubing, ESU, light handles, etc.)
5
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Circulator preop
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Check equipment and other items needed Help establish sterile field (open supplies, etc.) Check patient’s chart Transport patient to OR Transfer patient to OR bed Assist anesthesia care provider Position patient Perform skin prep Documentation
6
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STSR intraoperative
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Pass instruments, supplies, medications to surgeon ANTICIPATE surgeon’s needs!!! Assist surgeon as requested Maintain sterile field Observe sterile field (close view) Perform closing surgical counts
7
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Circulator intraoperative
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Observe sterile field (broad view) Triage traffic “Communication central”! Obtain items needed by sterile team Documentation
8
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STSR postop
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Instrument care; prepare for transport and processing
Assist in room cleaning PRN
Prepare room for next patient (position furniture, equipment, etc.)
9
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Circulator post op
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Secure dressings Transport patient to PACU Specimen care Documentation Assist in cleaning room PRN
