The document outlines the steps a circulating nurse takes before, during, and after surgery. This includes pre-operative assessment and teaching, assisting in transporting and preparing the patient for surgery, monitoring supplies during the procedure, and post-operative care such as transferring the patient to recovery. The key responsibilities are ensuring patient safety and comfort, communication among team members, and accurate documentation.
The document outlines the steps a circulating nurse takes before, during, and after surgery. This includes pre-operative assessment and teaching, assisting in transporting and preparing the patient for surgery, monitoring supplies during the procedure, and post-operative care such as transferring the patient to recovery. The key responsibilities are ensuring patient safety and comfort, communication among team members, and accurate documentation.
The document outlines the steps a circulating nurse takes before, during, and after surgery. This includes pre-operative assessment and teaching, assisting in transporting and preparing the patient for surgery, monitoring supplies during the procedure, and post-operative care such as transferring the patient to recovery. The key responsibilities are ensuring patient safety and comfort, communication among team members, and accurate documentation.
* Assessment * Check IV patency * History taking * Health Teaching Surgical Hand washing Moving patient to Operating room and placing attachments (Allow the patient to feel the narrow bed) * IV * Nasal Cannula * Arm and Leg straps * Cardiac monitor * Pulse Oximeter * NIBP * Manual BP * Place the grounding pad on patient’s thigh Donning of Sterile Gown and Catch the towel used to dry arms Sterile Gloves Assist in Gowning Setting the Mayo table Sign In Mention to Anesthesiologist (Miss Ronquillo) the Anesthesia time If Foley catheter is needed insert Sponge Count Offer Sterile Towel, Gown and Open Gloving and Skin prepping Gloves to Surgeon Draping the patient with surgeon Assist in draping using clean technique Set up OR (Move back table and mayo table near the Operating table) Time Out Prayer Offer First Knife Mention to Surgeon (Miss Ronquillo) the Cutting time Assist in Handing instruments Only if with Foley catheter Note Output in the Foley catheter and inform the Anesthesiologist (make sure to record) Final Sponge count Closing of Surgical Site Note Closing time ( Mention to miss ronquillo) Moving tables back to the side Sign Out Repack the sterile kit Clean the client and transfer them to the PACU stretcher Change Patient’s gown and put on Diaper Bring the patient to the PACU Place attachments * Cardiac monitor * O2 * Pulse oximeter * NIBP Secure the Drains Final Assessment of patient Endorsement Accomplish the paper works Pre-Op Check In Introduce Self State name and role in operation, State that there will be another nurse who’ll take care of him/her Identify Client Ask Complete Name and Birthday Ask client of Operation awareness Name of Operation, Site of procedure, Doctor Ask about consent Who signed it, When it was signed Ask if there are any questions regarding the procedure Loosen the Gown and Check IV Cover both arms with drape patency Ask about Last food and water intake When and What time Ask about Allergies Food, Drug or other allergens Ask about accessories Eye glasses, jewelries, contact lenses, hearing aids, denture or loose tooth Ask about nail polish For capillary checking Ask about metal implants Ask for any piercing To avoid getting burned when cauterizing machine is used Ask about underwear must be remove for easy access when placing Foley catheter Assess for comorbidities HPN, DM, Asthma, Cancer Ask about feelings towards the If first timer Operation Ask if nervous about the procedure Health Teachings Teach deep breathing and splinting exercise Inform about the cold environment in Tell the patient to inform you or the the OR other nurses if in need of additional insulators Assess History of present illness When it started and how the patient figured out, How the illness started, if it is present in the family linage Inform about narrow bed, attachments Mention the straps, cardiac monitor, to be placed Pulse oximeter, Oxygen cannula,
Teach that hands should be placed on To avoid accidents or further injuries
the chest when going to the OR Let patient continue deep breathing exercise and tell them to pray