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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

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The CSFA is not just a passive participant in the operating room; they are an active collaborator who anticipates the surgeons needs, manages surgical instruments, and assists with critical tasks such as suturing, tissue manipulation, and hemostasis (control of bleeding). Assisting with patient positioning and sterile draping.

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6 best things to Look for before you hire a Surgical First Assistant—And How SpecialtyCare Can Provide them

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While SFAs come from different professional backgrounds, they must complete additional specialized training in surgical assisting.