SURG125 — Perioperative Case Management
SURG 125 - Perioperative Case Management SURG 125 - Perioperative Case Management 3 Total Credits This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and application of Aseptic Technique in the operating room, encompassing the creation, maintenance, and safety considerations. Students will explore topics such as economy of motion, efficient supply utilization, surgeon preference cards, drains, and catheters. Additionally, the course covers essential aspects such as patient transfer, movement, handling, and positioning, surgical skin preparation and draping, case planning, intraoperative routines, and postoperative care of surgical wounds. Employ principles involved in donning surgical attire. Describe and perform the physical preparation and care that the surgical patient may receive prior to the surgical procedure. Evaluate the items on the pre-operative patient check list. State the purpose of proper identification. Demonstrate the identification process for a surgical patient admitted to the surgical suite. Identify methods of patient transportation. Discuss the factors related to the family members and transportation of the patient. Demonstrate the principles of safe transportation. Analyze laboratory reports in relationship to patient diagnosis and intervention. Review the patient chart for completeness. Analyze the procedure for obtaining informed surgical consent. Analyze the legal concepts of obtaining informed surgical consent. Discuss
Prerequisites: SURG104