1. Pre-Operative (Before Surgery)Theatre Setup:
2. Preparing the operating room and ensuring it is thoroughly sanitized and ready for the specific type of surgery.
3. Equipment Check: Calibrating and verifying that all surgical tools, lights, anesthesia machines, and monitors are functioning correctly.
4. Sterilization: Sterilizing instruments via autoclaving to maintain a strict aseptic workplace.Patient Prep:
5. Helping transport the patient to the OT, positioning them properly for surgery, and connecting them to vital sign monitors.
2. Intra-Operative (During Surgery)Direct Assistance:
3. Handing surgical instruments, sponges, and other sterile supplies directly to the surgeon.
Anesthesia Support: Assisting the anesthesiologist with drug dosages, airway management, and continuous patient monitoring.
Efficiency:
Anticipating the needs of the surgical team to ensure the procedure runs smoothly and without delay.
3. Post-Operative (After Surgery)Patient Transfer:
4. Safely moving the patient to the recovery room and providing initial post-operative support.Instrument Processing:
5. Cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating surgical instruments after use.
Waste Management: Segregating and disposing of biomedical waste according to hospital safety guidelines.