I also believe that the count is of upmost importance. But in cases that go "way south" and I did not have time to count the instruments intra-op as the trays were opened, then I would request an...
Michelle, this is a fairly common disorder, it is caused in utero, when the track from the thyroid duct to the outside of the neck. The surgeon makes a small incision and follows the tract as far as...
Cristinak, most Surgery department RNs and Surg Techs do not have a problem, the problem lies with the few who do not or will not understand that Surg Techs are here to stay and so are RNs. Both are...
LPN2BE2004, I hope that you did not take offense to my post re: the surg tech being properly trained, you have stated that you are training to scrub and that you are an LPN. What I meant was the off...
I am not sure why some surg techs want to Circulate. I didn't, yes, I did expand my knowledge and attended school to first assist,but I have no desire to circulate. I am perfectly capable of assisting...