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

SpecialtyCare

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is a vital member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons to ensure the success of surgical procedures. Intraoperative Assistance : During surgery, SFAs provide direct support to the surgeon by maintaining a clear surgical field, controlling bleeding, handling tissues, and performing suturing.

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Distal Biceps Tenodesis Surgical Assisting with Arthrex Techniques

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field. Physician Assistants (PAs) complement this role by preparing the patient, aiding in the procedure, and ensuring smooth postoperative care. Lets make every procedure a success. Learn more about our services here.

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

SpecialtyCare

A Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant is a specialized surgical professional who provides direct assistance to the surgeon during cardiothoracic procedures. Their contributions are vital to the success of complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement, lung resections, and heart transplants.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Hospital surgical support encompasses a wide range of specialized services designed to assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in performing successful surgical procedures. SpecialtyCare employs highly trained surgical neurophysiologists to monitor nerve activity during procedures. What Is Hospital Surgical Support?

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10 of Specialtycare’s best Ancillary Care Services and Why They Work

SpecialtyCare

With state-of-the-art equipment and robust training programs, our IONM services deliver unmatched reliability and precision, giving surgeons the confidence to perform complex procedures. Consistent availability minimizes disruptions during critical procedures. Why It Works: Real-time monitoring prevents irreversible nerve injuries.

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Understanding Microdiscectomy and Discectomy Surgery

USMD Health System

But when it’s needed, the skilled spine surgeons on the medical staff at USMD Hospital at Arlington perform these procedures using the latest surgical techniques. What is a Discectomy/Microdiscectomy? A discectomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of a spinal disc that is compressing a nerve root or the spinal cord is removed.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The Captain of the Ship doctrine was a 20 th century legal doctrine which held that, in an operating room, the surgeon was “liable for all actions conducted in the course of the operation.” The intern failed to irrigate the eye.