Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rotating training programs create regular influx and outflux of surgical residents and trainee nurses. Here at Incision, we’re dedicated to writing blogs that inspire conversation, bring teams closer together and educate in a dynamic way. Stay tuned; you won’t want to miss it!

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Surgical Site Nurse In-Procedure 40

The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 20, 2019

Each arm was draped in clear plastic to keep The Bricklayer sterile when it entered her body through tiny incisions. On the operating table, the five robot arms reached into the abdomen though five one-centimeter incisions. Alec accepted his role of goaltender at the Pearly Gates. A red sea rose between them.

Incision 52

Incision Post-Anesthesia Anesthesia General Anesthesia 52

The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 26, 2018

The scrub tech, nurse, and the two surgeons prepped and draped the patient for surgery, and the initial incision was made over the sternum. I also had to fill out a written anesthesia medical record to document what I was doing to the patient. A power saw was used to cut the breastbone down the midline to enter the chest.

Anesthesia 52

Anesthesia Operating Room Vital Signs Post-Anesthesia 52

The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 12, 2015

It had been five hours since the initial skin incision. Judith Chang turned her back on the operating room table, and peeled off her surgical gloves. The surgical resident would conclude the task of sewing the skin closed. Everything was stable, and I was pleased. The tumor’s out.” “A She’s cured.” I stroked my chin.

Operating Room 52

Operating Room Operation Vital Signs Nurse Anesthetist 52