Passing Instruments + Hemorrhage Control Flashcards
1
Q
How to pass curved scissors
A
Concave up
2
Q
How to pass curved hemostats
A
Concave down
3
Q
How to pass tined instruments
A
Base to surgeon
4
Q
How to pass a scalpel to surgeon
A
Handle to surgeon and blade down to protect hands
5
Q
Two primary responsibilities of basic surgical assistance
A
Hemorrhage control and cutting sutures
6
Q
Three steps to proper sponging for hemorrhage control
A
- Moisten sponge
- Ring out
- BLOT
7
Q
Why do you only blot, NOT wipe when sponging for hemorrhage control
A
Wiping removes clots which promotes hemorrhage
8
Q
How does the surgeon indicate suture cutting length without speaking
A
Crossing sutures
9
Q
Four steps for cutting sutures
A
- Enter field with scissors closed
- Open and cut with TIPS only
- Surgeon indicates length (cross)
- Don’t pull away while cutting
