Fact 8 – Doppler ultrasound in surgery
🇬🇧 Using Doppler Ultrasound during surgery It determines how well the blood flows through the blood vessels So If a blockage or reduced flow is…
Fact 7 – Importance of BSS
Importance of BSS People blink 2 to 50 times per minute to moist and clean the eyes BUT During ophthalmic procedures the eye is held…
Fact 6 – Use of saline on instruments
🇬🇧 Do not use saline on instruments/equipments The salt in the saline solution will rust or pit the instruments INSTEAD Wipe off the blood or…
Fact 5 – Parts of Scrub personnel considered Not Sterile
🇬🇧 Parts of Scrub Personnel considered NOT STERILE Neckline Shoulders Underarms Sleeve cuff Back of gown 🇵🇹 Partes da Bata Cirúrgica consideradas Não Estéreis: .…
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 3 – Flammable surgical prep solutions
Flammable / Alcohol based preparation agents They must dry before draping the patient, BECAUSE The alcohol vapor accumulates under the drapes and they might ignite…
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 🇵🇹…
Types of central venous catheters (CVC)
Permcath, Vascath, Portacath, Hickmann line, PICC line - what are the differences? Permcath® and Hickmann® line are Tunnelled catheters Vascath® is a Non-tunnelled catheter Portacath® is…