7.02 Surgical Preparation Techniques Obj. 7.02: Apply knowledge of surgical instruments and proper sterilization protocol to prepare surgical packs Pictures courtesy of Google Images

Gloving Technique Open gloving – picking up and placing gloves on in a manner that the outside of glove doesn’t contact the skin Video demo Closed gloving – picking up the gloves by using the gown sleeves so skin doesn’t contact gloves Video demo

Gown Pack Contains gowns used in surgery Must be opened in a manner that will maintain sterility

Gowning the Surgeon and Assistants Don mask, cap, hair cover, and boot covers Perform surgical scrub Dry hands Apply gown Apply gloves Assistant ties back of gown

Sutures and Surgical Blades Know types and sizes of blades and suture material Sutures Absorbable – broken down within the body Nonabsorbable – used to close skin and must be removed after wound healing

Surgical Instruments Scalpel blade and handle Towel clamps Needle holders Tissue forceps Hemostatic forceps Intestinal forceps Scissors Retractors Spay hook

Surgical Pack Preparation Non-sterile items Hair cover or cap Surgical mask Booties or shoe covers Sterile items Scrub pack containing bristle brush Sterile linen hand towel Surgical scrub Surgery glove pack with correct-sized gloves Sterile gown pack

Surgery Pack Sterilized separately Instrument pack ½ surgical drape ¼ surgical drape Towel packs Individual instrument envelopes Bowel pack

Surgery Pack Pack supplies include: Gauze sponges Laparotomy towel Suture material Surgical blade

Surgery Pack Scrub Pack Hard bristle brush Sterile hand towel Surgical scrub Surgery gloves