What is the Glasgow coma scale?
Versão portuguesa clique aqui The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a scale that allows health professionals to assess conscious level impairment in response to defined…
Every weekday a new Fact about Operating Room Practices and Surgery will be shared in my diary.
Fact 4 – Thyroid protection during x-ray
Thyroid protection during x-ray or fluoroscopy The thyroid gland is one of the most radioactives organs and exposure to radiation may lead to thyroid cancer.…
Fact 2 – Hair removal for surgery
🇬🇧 Hair removal prior skin preparation Hair should be left in place whenever possible. But if removal is needed, then: Perform on the day of…
Fact 1 – Effective patient positioning
🇬🇧 Goals of an effective patient positioning: Prevent injury, skin breakdown, and nerve injury Maintain airway and pulmonary function Provide the ideal surgical exposure 🇵🇹…