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September 2018

RASA Training

Following this, the military formed a new profession called ORT (Operating Room Technician). There was a considerable amount of on-the-job training which included patient care, instrument sterilization, draping procedures, instrumentation and sutures. In all instances you are working under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

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Welcome to Our Archives!

RASA Training

We’re proud to say that our surgical assistant program has incorporated 20 years of educational experience and represents a convenient, yet affordable way for operating room professionals to expand their skills. This makes an ideal way to get ahead of the game with learning basic through advanced suture/tying skills.

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EXTUBATION IS RISKY BUSINESS. WHY THE CONCLUSION OF GENERAL ANESTHESIA CAN BE A CRITICAL EVENT

The Anesthesia Consultant

In contrast, other operating room professionals are usually relaxed and winding down at this time, because the surgical procedure is finished. The patient is going to rip their sutures out or have bleeding from the surgical site.” If the patient has an ET tube, it is usually removed. Extubation is not a time to relax.