Surgical Case Management Flashcards
Where is OR attire worn
In the semi restricted and restricted sections of the OR
What is OR attire
Scrubs, Hairnet, Mask, Shoe Covers
How should masks be handled
Only by the strings
How far away from the wall should the sterile field be created
12-18in
When to count
Opening, added items, Change in team member, Closing I, Closing II, Final Closing
Radiation
Loss of Heat from the PT to the Environment
Convection
Loss of heat into the air current (Wind chill)
Conduction
Loss of heat from the PT into a cooler surface (OR table)
Evaporation
Loss of heat via perspiration or respiration
What does hypothermia cause
Vasoconstriction (High BP) and increased Oxygen demand
What regulates the bodies temperature
Hypothalamus
Where is the blood pressure typically taken
Radial artery
Eupnea
Normal Breathing
Apnea
No Breathing
Bradypnea
Slow Breathing