Abdominal Pain
Definition and Epidemiology Print Section Listen Abdominal pain is a common complaint in pediatric population, often resulting in unscheduled office or emergency room visits. This symptom can be acute, recurrent,…
Robots and Ring Stands
OPERATING ROOM EQUIPMENT FROM A To Z Print Section Listen Diane Tyler, Ruth Braga When stepping into an operating room, you are entering an area of machines and equipment. Most…
A View into the Operating Room
A VIEW INTO THE OPERATING ROOM Print Section Listen The closed doors of the operating room create quite a mystery for those on the outside. To share some insight, we…
The OR and The Surgical Field
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The surgical field is the sterile field that is set up by the scrub tech and consists of the draped patient, the back table, and any…
Positioning the Patient
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Positioning a patient for surgery is much more intricate than you might think (Figures 14.14,14.15,14.16,14.17). The following series of steps must occur. STEP 1: TRANSFERRING THE…
Who Are These People?
THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST Print Section Listen Christopher J. Behrens Historically, the role of the anesthesiologist was limited to the physician who administers anesthesia to suppress pain and consciousness in a patient…
Lines and Tubes: What Are All of Those Things Sticking Out of the Patient’s Body?
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Lines and tubes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and for varied purposes. You may see any (or all) of these lines and tubes…
Valvular Disease in Children
Mitral Valve Disease in Children Print Section Listen Anatomy and Embryology Anatomy Precise knowledge of the normal anatomy of the mitral valve and the interpretation of echocardiographic studies is essential…
Dancing Around the Room
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Regardless of where you are, there are a few things that are pretty standard on the operating room table. While it is great to be curious,…
