LibGuides: Surgical Technology: Patient Care

SRGT 1124 - Perioperative Patient Care Examines perioperative patient care practices, biopsychosocial and safety needs; proper documentation, and an exploration of surgical equipment.

Examines perioperative patient care practices, biopsychosocial and safety needs; proper documentation, and an exploration of surgical equipment.

Commonly Used Surgical Instruments
From the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Preparation Instructions for Surgical Instruments
Recommendations for care, cleaning, maintenance, and sterilization from Human Tech Medical Devices.
Operating Room Set up and Breakdown: How Instrumentation Errors Impact Surgical Cases
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) lessons provide members with ongoing education in the complex and ever-changing area of surgical instrument care and handling.
Types of Surgical Instruments
In this article we will consider some of these factors and offer a few tips for selecting an appropriate pair of scissors, tweezers and forceps.

Guides, tools, education, and training from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

Infection Control Today article by Deborah Gardner, LPN, OPAC, and Ellen Anderson-Manz, RN, BSN