Unit 6-Pre-Op
When does the intra-operative phase begin?
At incision or insertion of endoscope
What is all included in a soft count?
Sponges, Atraumatic needles, sharps
Where are our routine used ringed instruments placed on the mayo stand?
Back edge
What is term used to identify the area of your back table where instruments will be organized in procedural sequence?
Working space
What is the minimum of personnel needed to transfer an awake patient?
2
This attire is worn to protect ourselves from microbial contact and environmental hazards
PPE
How many times are sponges counted during the peri-operative phase for a Open Bowel Resection?
3
Front edge
Name a specialty set-up where the instruments are organized in procedural sequence?
What position is utilized for a colonoscopy?
Sim's
How does preparation of the OR for the first case of the day differ from preparation for subsequent cases throughout the day?
OR is damp dusted
During the initial count the CST counts only 4 lap sponges. What should be done with those sponges?
Isolated outside the OR
How are the drapes removed post-operatively?
From head to foot
Where are the routine laparoscopic instruments placed on the mayo stand?
Front edge with tips facing edge closest to CST
What position is utilized for a left total hip replacement?
Right lateral
How many counts are completed during the pre-op phase?
1
How many instrument counts are done during the intra-operative phase for a Lower Anterior Bowel Resection?
1
When does the post-op phase begin?
After the 1st layer of dressing is applied
What size of trocars are typically used for the umbilical and sub-xiphoid sites?
11mm or 12mm
What position is utilized to access upper abdominal organs?
Reverse Trendelenburg
List 3 examples of PPE
Isolation gowns (unsterile), Exam gloves, Eyewear, Lead gown
How many times are sponges counted for a Laparoscopic Appendectomy during the peri-operative phase?
2
How should gloves be removed post-operatively to check integrity of gloves?
List the order of cords in basin from top to bottom for a Laparoscopic case?
Insufflation, Camera, light cord, cautery, suction/irrigator
What position is utilized for a Shoulder Arthroscopy?
Semi-Fowlers