OR Overview: Aseptic Techniques

Description

In this instructional video, Justin Dufresne, the director of the simulation learning and training center at the Hospital for Special Surgery, introduces critical guidelines on conduct within the operating room (OR). He emphasizes the importance of understanding the roles of various healthcare professionals, including nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical residents, and the attending surgeon, all while remembering the utmost priority of patient safety. Dufresne details the significance of maintaining a respectful and sterile environment, advising participants to avoid contact with items draped in blue and to keep a safe distance from the sterile field. He outlines proper aseptic techniques, including hand hygiene, the correct handling of sterile instruments, and the necessity of observing the two-foot rule when navigating the surgical space. He also explains that contamination can arise if non-sterile and sterile items interact, reinforcing the concept of surgical conscience as the moral obligation to adhere to patient safety protocols. The video concludes by reviewing OR etiquette, aseptic techniques, and maintaining the integrity of the sterile environment.

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