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

SpecialtyCare

These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. The CSFAs role is multifaceted, encompassing preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and postoperative care. Their expertise ensures that surgeries are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of precision.

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The Essential Role of Surgical First Assistants: Importance, Career Outlook, and Impact on Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative Assistance : During surgery, SFAs provide direct support to the surgeon by maintaining a clear surgical field, controlling bleeding, handling tissues, and performing suturing. Certified professionals earn credentials like Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA).

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The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants, RNFAs, and Physician Assistants in Spine Surgeries

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Spine surgeries are intricate, demanding procedures that require the precision of a well-coordinated surgical team. Here’s a closer look at how they contribute to the success of spine surgeries. From preoperative preparation to postoperative care, these professionals are integral to the spine surgery process.

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Get to Know Your Newly Appointed ARC/STSA and SASA Board Members

ARC/STSA

The ARC/STSA Board of Directors recently welcomed three new members: Alicia Buck, MS, BAAS, CST; Jeff Feix, LVN, CSFA, CST, FAST; and Antionette Trujillo-Fergus, MBA, CRCST, CST; and new member of the board’s Subcommittee on Accreditation for Surgical Assisting (SASA), Lydell “Dale” Powell, AAS, Th.A., CSFA, CST, to serve on the SASA.

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October 2016

RASA Training

Each episode in the series follows two people who have lost massive amounts of weight, either through gastric bypass surgery or dieting/working out, and then have surgery to remove excess skin. “An An increase in the number of weight loss surgeries in the U.S. It was my goal to be able to help those people with plastic surgery.

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NON-PHYSICIAN SURGICAL ASSISTANT UTILIZATION AND EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS – Luis F Aragon, CSA, LSA, RSA

NSAA

Having properly certified assistants at surgery usually makes the operation go faster, safer and smoothly. The American College of Surgeons has listed all surgical procedures in three categories: a) Never, b) Sometimes and c) Always; referring to the need to utilize an assistant at surgery based on the complexity and type of surgery.

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The Importance Of Pre-Cleaning Instruments At Point Of Use (Part II)

Elmed

2 Given the importance of pre-cleaning at the point-of-use combined with all of the new emphasis on the procedure in both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, what steps should you and your team take at your facility? A good starting point is to consult the instrument manufacturers’ IFUs for their recommendations and requirements.