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Distal Biceps Tenodesis Surgical Assisting with Arthrex Techniques

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are essential in complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis. They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field.

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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). Assisting with suturing, knot tying, and wound closure.

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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. Suturing wounds. What Is Hospital Surgical Support? Surgical First Assistants Who Are Surgical First Assistants? Handling specialized surgical tools.

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Understanding Microdiscectomy and Discectomy Surgery

USMD Health System

Next, the herniated disc material is carefully removed, using specialized tools to decompress the nerve root, which relieves pressure and allows for healing. Finally, the incision is closed with sutures and a bandage.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

The operating room team today consists of multiple professionals working in collaboration, including the surgeon, the scrub tech, the circulating nurse, and the anesthesia MD or CRNA. This image of operating room hierarchy has disappeared since the 1940s. These members, each competent in his or her own right, work together as a team.

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The toll of excess inventory and the role of ecommerce

OR Manager

I still recall being handed roughly 10 boxes of suture anchors to practice with years ago at New York University (NYU) medical school. “Aren’t these needed here?” ” I asked incredulously.

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This Medical Assistant Graduate’s Journey Ended with her Dream Job!

Pima Medical Institute

I also gained valuable hands-on experience in suturing and wound care. My responsibilities include initiating recipient referrals, scheduling recipient and donor evaluations and overall administrative support for nurses, social workers and financial coordinators. Currently, I am a Transplant Program Assistant at Virginia Mason.

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