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The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants, RNFAs, and Physician Assistants in Spine Surgeries

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

RNFAs: Bridging Nursing and Surgery Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) bring a unique blend of nursing care and surgical expertise to the operating room. Top RNFA Programs: Nurse.org has a list of the top RNFA programs for 2024, detailing various program lengths, tuition, and accreditation information.

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Lumbar Discectomy: The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Spine Surgery

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While the surgeon performs the critical task of removing the damaged portion of the disc, surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) play an equally important role in ensuring the operation runs smoothly. The Role of Surgical Assistants in Lumbar Discectomy Surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) are integral to every step of a lumbar discectomy.

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Day 1 in the OR: Finding Perspective in a Chaotic Case

The Circulating Life

The entire OR 1 crew – Tori, CRNA; Kristen, RNFA; Me; Shannon, CST Linda, Kristen, Shannon, Marcia (anesthesiologist), and me Tori was a great CRNA to work with! No other case was as rough as that one, and by the end of the week, we were a well-oiled machine. It was an impressive transformation to observe.

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The Rise of Staffing Surgical Assistants and RNFAs: A Game Changer for Healthcare Facilities

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Why the Demand for Surgical Assistants and RNFAs is Rising Surgical procedures are more complex than ever, requiring a higher level of precision and expertise. To meet these demands, facilities are increasingly turning to surgical assistants and RNFAs for support in the operating room. Enter staffing agencies.

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NON-PHYSICIAN SURGICAL ASSISTANT UTILIZATION AND EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS – Luis F Aragon, CSA, LSA, RSA

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Having expert assistance can translate into shortening the time needed for anesthesia, increasing the safety of the procedure, reducing the surgical complication rates, and thus decreasing operating room costs. Understanding Costs of Care in the Operating Room. Retrieved from Healthcare Finance: [link] Christopher P.