Surgical Procedures II

This course provides the knowledge in areas of patient care directly associated with the surgical experience. Included are an in-depth overview of the hospital, operating room, and its equipment. The individual roles of the surgical team, principles of safety, identification, transportation, positioning, medical terminology, surgical pharmacology, and legal and ethical issues will be discussed. Students will be introduced to procedures and techniques utilized during the surgical experience. Topics covered include: scrubbing, gowning, and gloving; and the establishment of the sterile field with the armamentarium of sutures, instruments, supplies and equipment. The course includes an in-depth discussion of laparoscopic equipment and supplies, laser, and emergency preparedness. The laboratory component allows the student to observe and demonstrate the principles and procedures taught in the classroom in a non-patient contact environment.