[ARCHIVE] TSC 5.2 - Supporting the Needs of the Surgeon

help distinguish between used and unused suture.

designate an area for placement of sharps.

provide an extra setup for the surgeon.

help the surgeon with suture order.

Instrument should be oriented in a way that facilitates its immediate use.

Instrument should be oriented with the tip always pointing upwards.

Instrument should be oriented with the tip always pointing downwards.

Instrument should be oriented with the handle touching the surgeon’s palm.

Grasp it at the base, blade pointing up.

Grasp it in the middle, blade pointing down.

Hold it by the blade, handle pointing down.

Grasp it at the tip, blade pointing sideways.

The blades

The fulcrum (box lock)

The handles

The tips

True

False

Tips pointing upward with finger rings contacting the surgeon’s palm

Tips pointing downward with handles pointing toward the surgeon

Tips pointing sideways with the clamp placed in the center of the hand

Tips pointing upward with the clamp held at the middle

In the fully open position for immediate use

In the closed position for safety

With the handles facing the surgeon and blade pointing up

With the blade pointing sideways

Wrap it tightly around the clamp

Allow it to hang freely

Drape it over the back of the surgical technologist’s hand

Pass it to the surgeon as a separate piece