[linda2097]

Are these any websites that explain how to circulate specific cases or websites gives information similar to a periop textbook such as
"care of the patient in surgery?"

[ShariDCST]

Originally Posted by linda2097

Are these any websites that explain how to circulate specific cases or websites gives information similar to a periop textbook such as
"care of the patient in surgery?"

Strictly IMHO - So much about circulating cases is facility- and case-specific, even physician-specific as to what you do, when and how, it'd be hard to make too many generalizations about how it's done and put it on a website - even who does what can vary from place to place. Like if there are two circulators to a room, or two scrub techs, or even an anesthesia tech present to assist Anesthesia with induction and intubation, running for labs, fluids and whatnot....
It might be a good idea to get the P&P Book (Policy and Procedures) if you can and consult that, plus a written copy of the OR RN's job description. That would probably be your best bet as a basic reference, in addition of course to working with someone with experience. Some facilities have this information available on their website in the Employees Only section........Good Luck!

[OR_nurse_Britt]

in my orientation we had to read a book by cynthia spry about the OR- circ, scrub, and the basics of both- including instruments and positioning. anyway it was a bit outdated when I used it but there might be an online version or something updated that you could get from a college library. hope that helps.