What happens in the operating room before surgery?
Before you go to the operating room, you’ll first change into a gown. The nurse will remind you to remove things like your jewelry, glasses or contact lenses, hearing aids, or a wig if you have them. A nurse checks your heart rate, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
Where can I watch surgical videos?
Medical Videos
- Coursera. Lectures by world-class professors and reinforced through interactive exercises.
- CSurgeries. Library of surgical procedures created by surgeons for surgeons.
- DNA Tube.
- EyeTube.
- Free Medical Videos.
- FutureLearn: Healthcare and Medicine.
- Geeky Medics.
- HealthTalk.org.
Who is in the room during surgery?
There are usually one or two nurses, a scrub or surgical technician who helps ensure that the surgeon has the necessary tools, an assistant to the surgeon, possibly medical students and residents, and an anesthesiologist.
Can you watch live surgery?
The surgery, which will be performed on Thursday in California, will be broadcast by GIBLIB, an online platform for doctors and medical students to share videos of lectures and surgeries.
What do nurses do in operating room?
An operating room nurse is a registered nurse who works in the operating room. They take care of patients prior to, during, and after invasive surgery or medical procedures. They also work with the patient’s family members by relaying information that could be of importance to them.
Why are patients faces covered during surgery?
By covering the surgeon’s face below the eyes, patients lose many of the nonverbal cues expressed by the surgeon to aid in explanation. The clear mask allows for the patient to read the surgeon’s lips, while also visualizing nonverbal facial expressions.
Why are your arms strapped down during surgery?
The nurse will help you to move onto the operating table, which will feel hard and sometimes cool. Since the operating room table is narrow a safety strap will be placed across your lower abdomen, thighs or legs. Your arms will be placed and secured on padded arm boards to prevent them from falling off the table.