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 x-ray. The Circulator can call for a flat plate once e...

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 recurrence.

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 he can. He will tie off the duct to prevent recur...

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 useful in the OR, we compliment each orthers streng...

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 job

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 the street- no medical training of any kind that th...

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 the circulator if he/she needs it. I have been ve...