CORRESPONDENCE COURSE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0935 EDITION 100 ROUTINE PROCEDURES FOR AN OPERATION When you are assigned to scrub or to circulate for an operation, you are expected to perform a series of tasks in the manner established by local policy and in the order prescribed. These tasks begin with the preparation for the surgical procedure and continue until the case is finished and the cleanup of the room is complete. The tasks are done so as to protect the sterile setup, to prevent fires and explosions, and to expedite the surgical procedure. The underlying purpose of all the tasks is to afford maximum protection to the patient while rendering the best care possible. Study of the text will enable you to familiarize yourself with the tasks you should perform when assigned to scrub or to circulate for surgery. You will enhance your skill and proficiency in the performance of these tasks by doing them under competent supervision. ---------------------- Length: 98 Pages Estimated Hours to Complete: 10 Format: PDF file Size: 0.7 MB ---------------------- Subcourse Components: Lesson 1. Introduction to the Operating Room Lesson 2. Cleaning the Operating Room Suite Lesson 3. Preparation of the Operating Room for Surgery Lesson 4. Procedures During and Following Surgery ---------------------------- Anyone may take this course. However, to receive credit hours, you must be officially enrolled and complete an examination furnished by the Nonresident Instruction Branch at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Enrollment is normally limited to Department of Defense personnel. Others may apply for enrollment, but acceptance is not guaranteed. This file is in PDF format and requires a PDF reader. A free PDF reader is available from Adobe through the link below. This Course in available only by Download. |
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