Positioning the Patient | Introduction to the Operating Room ...
The surgical team works together to safely transfer the patient, usually with a basic roller board. The surgeon and/or resident and the circulator verify the safety of the patient. The patient is …
Sigmoid Colectomy | Atlas of Minimally Invasive Surgical …
The surgeon stands on the right side of the patient, and the first assistant stands on the opposite side. Two video monitors are placed on the patient’s left side, one over the shoulder and one …
HASSON OPEN TECHNIQUE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC ACCESS
The choice of site may be based on the surgeon’s preference or the presence of a previous regional incision that may have adhesions. The subcutaneous fat and tissues are bluntly …
The OR and The Surgical Field - McGraw Hill Medical
It is a clean environment, and bags and other items bring microorganisms in. When you enter the OR, introduce yourself to the circulating nurse (at a minimum). If you haven’t met the surgeon …
The General Surgeon’s Guide to Passing the Oral Boards
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Chapter 20. Appendectomy - McGraw Hill Medical
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Figure 20–1: The patient is supine with both arms tucked at the sides. The operating surgeon and assistant stand on the patient's left. A Foley catheter is …
Communication Skills for Surgeons - McGraw Hill Medical
Crew Resource Management training (the model for medical team training) has been mandatory for commercial aviation since 1991. 7 Although most surgeons consider themselves to be …
The Assistant’s Role in Robotic Surgery - McGraw Hill Medical
Robotic surgery requires the primary surgeon to step outside the sterile field and relinquish control to the team at the patient’s bedside. As a result, having a well-trained assistant becomes critical.
Shock in Surgical Patients - McGraw Hill Medical
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Breast Surgery | The General Surgeon’s Guide to Passing the Oral …
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