x3_mom

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1. instrument count records

   x3_mom replied to Sherri53's topic in Operating Room

   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...

2. Thyroglossal cyst

   x3_mom replied to michelle95's topic in Operating Room

   If you have a good surgeon then the chances are slim of

3. Thyroglossal cyst

   x3_mom replied to michelle95's topic in Operating Room

   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...

4. Can a surg. tech. "circulate" a case -give medications?

   x3_mom replied to Linda J's topic in Operating Room

   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...

5. Can a surg. tech. "circulate" a case -give medications?

   x3_mom replied to Linda J's topic in Operating Room

   Actually, it is EVERYBODIES

6. Can a surg. tech. "circulate" a case -give medications?

   x3_mom replied to Linda J's topic in Operating Room

   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...

7. Can a surg. tech. "circulate" a case -give medications?

   x3_mom replied to Linda J's topic in Operating Room

   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...