Part 2 Flashcards
Why is the temp in the OR set to 68-75F (20-24C)
Reduce risk of infection
What is laminar airflow
Positive pressure airflow
Purpose of laminar airflow
Increased pressure forces air particles out of the room
Humidity percentage in OR
20-60%
What is the purpose of humidity in the OR?
Minimize infection risk
Beam depth of lighting in the operating room
10-12 inches
What is the area outside of the OR where family members of the patient gather, no sterility or scrubbing
Unrestricted area
What area has surgical instruments cleaned, sterile supplies stored, handwashing, hair covering, long sleeves required
Semi restricted area
What area has the surgical procedure occurs, surgical scrub attire, masks, hair covers, long sleeves
Restricted area
What is used during surgery to reduce stasis and DVTs, can be applied to an arm post auxiliary lymph node dissection to reduce edema, 11secs of compression, 1 decompression
Sequential compression devices
What has specific instruments/ supplies for procedure, assembled based on surgeon’s preference card
Case carts
What includes sterile drapes, surgical instruments, materials specific for obstetric cases
Obstetric packs
What has sterile instruments and supplies for various surgeries
Central sterile packs
What is utilized for maintaining body temperature throughout the surgery?
Thermoregulatory devices
Examples of thermoregulatory devices
Forced air warming blankets, blood/IV warmers, hydrogel pads, controlled water flow blankets
What is utilized in surgery in which local anesthesia is to be restricted to a certain surgical site or bleeding reduction temporarily to surgical site
Pneumatic tourniquet
Complications of surgery
Local skin degradation, skin rash, nerve damage, compartment syndrome, venous thrombembolism
What is used in electrosurgery to safely ground the patient and prevent burns during the use of electro surgical unit
Bovie pad
What is essential for surgical access and preventing pressure injuries
Foam pads, arm boards, gel pads, stirrups, surgical bean bags
What are the 3 groups of drapes?
Polyvinyl, reusable, clear plastic
Which drape group is utilized to cover things in the OR which are unable to be sterilized?
Polyvinyl
Which drapes may be repeatedly used
Reusable
Which drape group is placed over the surgical site where incisions on the patient are made
Clear plastic
Sub variant of drape that covers the hands and feet
Stockinette
Sub variant of drape that is used in patients placed in the lithotomy position
Legging
Sub variant drape group that is a general patient covering
Flat sheet
Sub variant drape group that covers equipment or furniture that can’t be sterilized
Equipment
Sub variant drape group that covers the mayo stand
Mayo stand
Sub variant drape group that is used during eye/ ear procedures
Aperture
Sub variant drape group that covers the incision site
Sterile towels
