SURG 145 Surgical Lab I

Explores the operative environment, aseptic principles and practices, methodologies of opening sterile packages, preparation of the sterile field, positioning and prepping, scrub role, assistant circulator role, instruments, supplies, equipment, patient positions, incisions, draping, procedural steps and care of specimens, surgical counts, instrument handling, medication handling, suture handling, loading and unloading of blades, backtable and mayo setups, room disinfection, turnover and termination.