EMERGENCY SURGERIES
Surgical Tech Tips・10 minutes read
Prepare for emergency surgeries by being ready to respond within 45 minutes, grab essentials like deodorant, water, and a protein bar, review surgery steps mentally while driving, and efficiently set up the sterile field for a successful procedure. Collaborate with the team to ensure a seamless surgery process and remember to print preference cards and gather necessary supplies if needed.
Insights
- Being prepared for an emergency surgery call involves a 45-minute time limit to reach the hospital, necessitating quick and efficient actions like applying deodorant and mentally reviewing the upcoming surgery steps while driving to work.
- In the absence of available staff at the hospital, surgical techs must take initiative by printing a preference card and gathering necessary supplies, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in ensuring a smooth surgical procedure.
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Recent questions
What should I do before heading to the hospital for emergency surgery?
Apply deodorant, grab a protein bar, and water.
How should I behave while driving to work for an emergency surgery call?
Avoid speeding and review upcoming surgery steps mentally.
What should I do if no staff is available to prepare the operating room?
Print a preference card and gather necessary supplies.
How can I ensure a successful emergency surgery procedure?
Focus on setting up the sterile field efficiently and collaborate with the team.
What are some key tips for handling emergency surgery calls as a surgical tech?
Watch a video focusing on emergency surgery and being called in from home.
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Emergency Surgery: Tips for Surgical Techs
- Surgical tech tips video focusing on emergency surgery and being called in from home.
- Upon receiving the call, a 45-minute time limit is set to reach the hospital.
- Before leaving home, apply deodorant, grab a protein bar, and a bottle of water for sustenance.
- While driving to work, avoid speeding and mentally review the upcoming surgery steps.
- Arriving at the hospital, some facilities have staff available to prepare the operating room.
- If no staff is present, print a preference card and gather necessary supplies from the sterile supply room.
- During the surgery, focus on setting up the sterile field efficiently and collaborate seamlessly with the team to ensure a successful procedure.
