Surgical Imaging PPT Flashcards
Surgical Team includes
Surgeon –1 or 2 Assistants –Surgical technologist –Anesthesia provider –Circulating nurse –Support staff
Sterile team consists of
Surgeon –Surgical assistant (1st Assistant) Physician Assistant Scrub Nurse (RN) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Capable of assuming responsibility of procedure
Surgeon or resident
Nonphysician allied health practitioner
Physician Assistant
Who is Responsible
–Maintaining integrity, safety, & efficiency of sterile field throughout procedure
–Prepare and arrange instruments & supplies
–Assist the surgical procedure by providing required sterile instruments & supplies
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Nonsterile Team Members
Anesthesia Provider
Circulator (RN)
Radiographer
Others
Anesthesiologist or Certified RN Anesthetist
Anesthesia Provider
Who is
Monitor & coordinates all activities within the OR
Provide supplies to the CST & manage care of patient
Circulator (RN)
***Operating Room Attire is
Proper attire include –Protective eyewear –Masks –Shoe covers •Removed before leaving surgical area –Caps –Gloves –ID & radiation badge
Operating Room Dance is
Maintaining sterile field –Teams –Certain rules –Infection control –Sterile field •Communication
***Up to………..microbial particles can be shed from the skin per minute.
10,000
***What is a Draping of C-Arm
Plastic cover for C-arm
***Temporary draping is
–Plastic or cloth drape
–Remove
***What is “Shower curtain” method
Barrier between surgeon/patient and C-arm equipment
Principles of Aseptic Techniques
Radiographers should not walk between two sterile fields if at all possible.
Radiographers should avoid turning their backs toward the sterile field in compromised spaces.
Watch the front of clothing when it is necessary to be next to the patient.
