The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Surgeons work with physician anesthesiologists, with certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), or with an anesthesia care team that includes both physician anesthesiologists and CRNAs. There are Two Laws of Anesthesia, according to surgeon lore. They are: The patient must not move. The patient must wake up (when the surgery is over).

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RASA Training

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I was mainly doing suturing and closing. I bounced back and forth between two general surgeons; there were two scrub nurses as well. During the mission I worked several weekends in Stewart, FL, with a general surgeon doing hernia and other procedures for underprivileged kids and adults from throughout the state.

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RASA Training

OCTOBER 24, 2018

There was a considerable amount of on-the-job training which included patient care, instrument sterilization, draping procedures, instrumentation and sutures. We help the surgeons, nurses, room techs, support staff and of course, the patients. Following this, the military formed a new profession called ORT (Operating Room Technician).

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Incision

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Multiple disciplines are incorporated, including surgery, perioperative nursing, surgical technology, and anesthesia. For example, a surgeon and OR nurse who routinely work together will typically have a good idea of how the other will act and react in most surgical cases. Established team members will become familiar with these; “Dr.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 20, 2019

I haven’t worked with you before, Dr. Lucas,” said the circulating nurse, who stood at the patient’s side. “My I told the nursing supervisor I never wanted to work with Maggie.” Maggie picked up each bag and double-checked the patient’s name and the unit numbers with a second nurse, and then she handed the entire cooler to Alec.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The patient is going to rip their sutures out or have bleeding from the surgical site.” Will your anesthesia professional be a physician anesthesiologist, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or an anesthesia care team made up of both? An onlooking surgeon will at times say, “can you take the tube out now?

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills Surgery is a team effort , and as such OR’s should try to hire a Surgical First Assistant that is an effective communicator and works seamlessly with the surgeon, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other OR personnel. What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Controlling bleeding using hemostatic techniques such as suturing and cauterization. Closing wounds using sutures, staples, or other closure methods. Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) A specialized certification for registered nurses who complete first assist training.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Handle instruments and assist with suturing, cauterization, and other techniques. Experience as an EMT, paramedic, nurse, or medical assistant can strengthen an application. No, PAs cannot perform surgeries independently, but they assist surgeons in procedures, including closing incisions, suturing, and handling instruments.

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