Passing ties to surgeon

[tiny1]

wHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO PASS TIES TO SURGEON

[wartthree]

If its a free tie: Hold the tie with both hands, keeping the tie taut at all times, then allowing the surgeon to grab it in the middle. If surgeon just holds out thier hand you place it in thier hand firmly so they can feel it, and they usually grasp it and take it.

If its a tie on a passer (a tie connected to an instrument..usually a right angle): Load the tie so it comes directly out the tip of the instrument, not down. Place it in surgeons hand like you would if it didnt have the tie in it.

Hope this helps.

Julie

[NurseLumpia]

A tie on the pass for my OR is a Silk on a tonsil

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

Yep, I pass ties on a tonsil. I have at least 3 loaded up and ready to pass. If they are grabbing quickly, I have them on my mayo loaded and have the rings facing them so they can grab.

[mercys]

With all the new staplers,Harmonics and Ligasure,I very rarely have to pass a tie anymore. More suture ties or stick ties than anything. Ortho seems to be the only service left where you are moving and busy the whole time.