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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

The CSFA is not just a passive participant in the operating room; they are an active collaborator who anticipates the surgeons needs, manages surgical instruments, and assists with critical tasks such as suturing, tissue manipulation, and hemostasis (control of bleeding). Handling and passing surgical instruments to the surgeon.

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Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)

Clemson

AIM 4: Develop process design recommendations to support key OR flows (OR team members, supplies, patient, equipment, information) that impact patient safety outcomes such as surgical site infections and surgical errors.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You: What Can We Learn From Familiar Surgical Teams?

Incision

In the operating room (OR), the team responsible for the delivery of a procedure is typically a combination of surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and technicians working together on a shift-based and/or specialty-based rota. Other studies have failed to identify a significant link between familiar teams and reduced complications [ 15 ].

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Surgical Data Integration vs. Operating Room Integration

Caresyntax

Optimize real-time performance: Provide surgeons and OR leaders with real-time, adaptive information to optimize surgical quality, OR utilization, and ensure a constant system of improvement and efficiency.

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6 best things to Look for before you hire a Surgical First Assistant—And How SpecialtyCare Can Provide them

SpecialtyCare

Extensive Hands-On Surgical Experience Key Surgical Skills of an SFA How SpecialtyCare Provides Experienced SFAs 3. How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4. Knowledge of Cutting-Edge Surgical Technology How SpecialtyCare Stays Ahead 5. Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?