Feed back requested

[NurseSpanky]

I am a prenursing student taking a technical writing class for my pre reqs. I worked as an Orthopaedic sales rep in surgery for a decade before returning to school. I decided to do something for my manual that I am familiar with and I thought might be helpful. The manual title is "Hemiarthroplasty, a novices guide". This manual is primarily derected for new scrub techs. The reason I decided on this topic is that it is a procedure that is done frequently and the staff might be called upon to do the procedure with out a sales rep. I just want to spell out some of the different treatments for hip fractures and also the actual steps for the procedure. Any advicethat you can share with me about this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[hppysmmr]

I am an Or nurse who does hemi's occasionally (because we have a huge orthopedic specialty group and I am in general surgery). What our reps did was hang a laminated walk through on the inside of the hemi cart. So, we can bring the cart in the room and swing open the door for the scrubs/surgeons. Also, knowing where back up supply of sizes are if needed. Having the reps number readily available too! These little things have made a big difference when on call at night with a scrub who doesn't necessarily do it all the time....not to mention a surgeon. Hope this helps.