Surgery continues to break boundaries in the OR, we have bionic implants, surgical instruments customised to the various surgical approaches, devices to control bleeding, complete intra-operative patient monitoring. Hmmm what about the OR setup, preparation & equipment? Getting the right equipment at the right time is...
This is worth 1hr of your time, if you have not already watched this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=kaydVvH7S4E&app=desktop...
Surgery is becoming more complex & technical. Surgeons want to use the latest surgical technology to get the best surgical outcomes, I get it, but when the surgeons relies upon the nurses/techs & ODP's to put the equipment together & check that every piece of...
Cultural Practices in Surgery There are many cultural beliefs about keeping the body as a whole and or burying specific parts as a custom. These beliefs can be conflicted when undertaken in a healthcare facility. What are your thoughts on cultural practices in surgery? Does your facility...
In regards to Time Out do you find all team members actually introducing themselves and what their role is, ie surgical technologist, scrub technician, endorsed enrolled nurse, operating department practitioner, surgical technician, new graduate, are you aware of their level of experience? As team members we...
Did you know that surgical instruments are designed for a specific purpose and for specific tissue. Some have crushing forceps others do not, some have blunt tips, others are used to dissect, the point is, they have very specific uses and if this is not...
Does this happen elsewhere? You collect all the equipment required for the next days surgical cases, this includes the surgical instrument trays, camera, scopes, dressings, prosthesis, sutures, local anaesthetic, sutures etc, all specific to the surgeons preference...
Have you ever really thought about surgical smoke and the effect it maybe having on your health? Are you aware of the specific masks available to protect us from inhaling carcinogens? Do you know what chemicals have been found in surgical plume? Are you aware that...
Have you ever wondered about the actual value of technology and how best to capture & decipher the benefits, it has over our profession? How does one decide which form of technology to welcome as opposed to deciding if it makes life more difficult & do...