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

SpecialtyCare

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). Handling and passing surgical instruments to the surgeon.

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35 Nurse Resume Examples for 2024

EARN Cares

As a registered nurse, you would think that all this technology supporting the hiring process of nurses would lead to improvements or faster response times but if you have ever spent time on a single application website then you know the frustration and effort that simply goes to waste. What a disaster?!

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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

Autoclaves are a vital component of sterile offices and are used every day. Autoclave Training There is a well-developed procedure for sterilizing surgical instruments in the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: Breaking Down the Differences

Pima Medical Institute

They assist the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is properly set up and sterile. They prepare and arrange surgical instruments and equipment. Additionally, surgical technologists may assist with applying dressings and transporting patients to and from the operating room.

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Why Platinum Medical Staffing Stands Out

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Our roster includes: Surgical Assistants : Skilled in supporting surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Nurses : Highly trained to deliver exceptional patient care in a surgical setting. Surgical Techs : Experts in assisting with surgeries and maintaining sterile environments.

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The Importance Of Pre-Cleaning Instruments At Point Of Use (Part I)

Elmed

Over the past year there has been a lot of increased emphasis and attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point of use prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. A recent post on the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) members’ discussion board from an O.R. Section 6.3.1

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Surgical Smoke: Risks and Preventive Measures

Endovision

Surgical smoke is a by-product of energy-based surgical instruments. Any procedure that is done with the use of a surgical device used to cut, desiccate, and ablate tissue can produce surgical smoke when tissues vaporise. According to a study by Mihashi et al.,