Registered Nurse Role

A registered nurse, who works in collaboration with surgeons, anaesthesia providers and other health care members to strategize the best course of action for a patient. The circulator doesn’t scrub up hence she/he would be able to leave the theatre if needed. Most importantly he/she is responsible for ensuring that all equipment are functioning at an optimum level, the environment is clean and of proper temperature. Also, appropriate lighting, availability and sterility of supplies or material and assistance with positioning of client all fall in this line of duty. Moreover, monitoring aseptic practices of team members to avoid breaks in sterile technique and monitoring the patient, documenting specific activities throughout the procedure. All important to ensure patient’s well-being and safety. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring the second verification of the surgical procedure and site takes places and is documented. Lastly they also assist anaesthesia personnel with induction and physiologic monitoring of the client, as well as handle specimens, and reducing too much conversation and traffic within the operating room.

Scrub nurse

A registered nurse or surgical technician, is responsible for gathering all necessary equipment setting up the sterile table, maintaining sterility throughout the operation,

He or she works together with the primary surgeon accountable for handling tissue, providing exposure at the operative field, suturing and haemostasis. In addition the role also entails the individual to have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, tissue handling and the principles of surgical asepsis. Persons fulfilling in this role should also be aware of the goals of the surgery, have knowledge and the skill to anticipate needs, work as a skilful member of the team and be able to handle any emergency