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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. SFAs also assist in positioning the patient to provide optimal access to the surgical site.

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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. Our professionals are experienced in Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery, making them a perfect match for your team.

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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. Their expertise ensures that surgeries are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of precision. Assisting with suturing, knot tying, and wound closure. Assisting with patient positioning and sterile draping.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is a real-time monitoring technique that helps protect a patients nervous system during surgery. Reduces the risk of nerve damage during spinal, brain, and orthopedic surgeries. Supports the heart and lungs during major surgeries. Suturing wounds. Why Is IONM Important?

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

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCares intraoperative neuromonitoring is among their most important ancillary care services, as it ensures patient safety during surgeries involving the nervous system. Supports faster recovery times post-surgery. Adherence to industry best practices reduces the risk of infections.

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Understanding Microdiscectomy and Discectomy Surgery

USMD Health System

Two common surgical options for treating back or neck pain are discectomy and microdiscectomy. Surgery is usually the last resort when it comes to treating neck or back conditions. When conservative treatments fail to relieve symptoms, surgical intervention may be necessary.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

The surgeon is dependent on the other team members to provide anesthesia, to count sponges, and to do numerous other activities that the surgeon could not possibly be responsible for while performing the surgery. Surgeons are experts in surgery and anesthesiology providers are experts in anesthesia care.