Where should the Return Electrode pad NOT be placed?
π¬π§ Disposable Return Electrode pad SHOULD NOT be placed over: Bony prominence Implanted metal prosthesis Areas distal to a tourniquet Scar tissue Hairy surfaces Pressure…
π¬π§ Disposable Return Electrode pad SHOULD NOT be placed over: Bony prominence Implanted metal prosthesis Areas distal to a tourniquet Scar tissue Hairy surfaces Pressure…
π¬π§ How to perform a surgical count? Aloud Between scrub and circulator Concurrently viewing the instruments by both Separating and counting multiple pieces Progressing in…
π¬π§ Use of CO2Β in Laparoscopic Surgery Carbon dioxide is instilled into the abdomen and dreates space for laparoscopic surgery (pneumoperitoneum) But Why CO2? Noncombustible…
π¬π§ Using Doppler Ultrasound during surgery It determines how well the blood flows through the blood vessels So If a blockage or reduced flow is…
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…
π¬π§ 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…
π¬π§ Parts of Scrub Personnel considered NOT STERILE Neckline Shoulders Underarms Sleeve cuff Back of gown π΅πΉ Partes da Bata CirΓΊrgica consideradas NΓ£o EstΓ©reis: .…
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.…
Flammable / Alcohol based preparation agents They must dry before draping the patient, BECAUSE The alcohol vapor accumulates under the drapes and they might ignite…
π¬π§ Hair removal prior skin preparation Hair should be left in place whenever possible. But if removal is needed, then: Perform on the day of…