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. But, I will say that I never forgot what that tech said to me; this one comment affected my whole career in the operating room.
RASA Training
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
I was mainly doing suturing and closing. Service Opportunities MedicalMissions.com is a network that allows you to search hundreds of organizations based on your healthcare specialty (including Surgical Tech), part of the world, and health issue(s) of interest. What was that experience like?
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The Surgical Tech Student
JULY 4, 2023
Extra suture goes on the bottom right. I also make sure to grab my own gloves & any extra supplies I think may be needed during the case. 3- We all have a certain way we sort our case carts. I try to put mine in the same place for each case. Saline/Water goes on the top right. Chloraprep, etc. goes on the bottom left.
RASA Training
DECEMBER 12, 2018
He was able to carry out all the subcuticular and skin suturing for the lower half of the flap while the surgeon closed the upper half. Although many individual organizations offer the opportunity to volunteer in a surgical missions, not all accept SAs. The huge incision evolved into a Z-plasty flap and closure.
The Surgical Tech Student
MARCH 16, 2025
He used at least four 7-0s as tacking sutures. I have a few suture boots loaded on my small curved mosquitos so the prolene doesn’t get ruined. My recommendations on a smooth Carotid case: 1- If available, open a suture counter with a BIG MAGNETIC PAD for your tiny sutures. I also do the same with my suture boots.
The Surgical Tech Student
MARCH 6, 2025
I normally get a suture counter that has a large magnetic pad but we didn’t have any. But I had 17 suture so I always use my marker to place a dot on the white piece by the 17. I also keep track of how many vessel loops are up + hemostats, suture boots, and anything small like that. I load up about 4 suture boots.
The Surgical Tech Student
MARCH 23, 2025
I always keep my Vicryl loaded so if she wants the Weck or the McGlone facial closure device I can just take my scissors & cut the needle off (and the needle will be left in my suture counter) & I can take the suture & place it on my weck or facial closure device easily. I always open a basin to put my cords in.
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