Chapter 12
The CST should pay attention to ensure the patient does not have this concern prior to opening any items onto the strerile field.
What is a latex allergy?
Air embolism is a potential concern.
What is Fowler's position?
This is done to reduce the number of resident organisms on the patient's skin.
What is surgical skin prep?
This is done BEFORE incison.
What is the time out?
Before the ST receives medications, you must verify.
What are patient allergies?
A device that is used to measure blood oxygen saturation intraoperatively.
What is a pulse oximeter?
The head of the OR table is moved to the foot before the patient is transferred to the OR table.
What is Lithotomy?
Commonly used solution providing a long residual effect up to 5-6 hours.
What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
When transferring the patient to the OR table, ALWAYS ensure.
What are the wheels are locked?
When performing a skin prep, dirty/contaminated areas should be prepped.
What is last?
NPO
What is nothing by mouth?
Abdominopelvic organs are displaced cephalad to provide better visualization of the surgical site.
What is trendelenburg position?
Not to be repositioned once placed.
What are drapes?
The order in which items are counted.
What is sponges, sharps then instruments?
Note: other small items are also counted before the instruments are counted.
This OR table attachment is used to safely maintain a patient in Reverse Trendelenburg.
What is a footboard?
This should be removed prior to surgery to allow for proper capillary blanching and refill.
What is nail polish?
The most natural position for the body at rest.
What is supine position?
Presented one at a time to the surgeon.
What are towels?
This term means the area beneath the fingernails?
What is subungual?
You should not receive these until after the final count has been done.
What are dressing sponges?
This must be done before the preoperative time out or the patient should not be taken to the OR.
What is the signed surgical consent?
The vena cava and abdominal aorta are of particular concern.
What is prone position?
The order in which supplies are opened.
What is backtable, basin, small items, instruments, gown and gloves?
These two team members are responsible for the surgical count.
Who are the circulator and surgical technologist?
This person dictates whether a patient can be moved.
Who is the CRNA/anesthesia provider?