Live Stream Search: NFL, UFC, NBA, MLB, Rugby, Soccer, FIBA and Other Sports » Strile Field http://nurseonline.org Nursing Your Web Content Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:38:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Duties of a Operating Room Nurse http://nurseonline.org/the-duties-of-a-operating-room-nurse/ http://nurseonline.org/the-duties-of-a-operating-room-nurse/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:24:00 +0000 Site Admin http://nurseonline.org/the-duties-of-a-operating-room-nurse/ Pre-operatively
Preparation of patients for their procedure involves ensuring pre-medication is administered, the patient/guardian has given written consent, the required blood-tests have been done, identification labels and identification bracelets are correct, all allergies have been recorded in the patient’s notes and that the patient has been fasted appropriately.

Post-Operatively
Post-operatively the patient must be closely observed for signs of shock, arrest. The surgical nurse also ensures the wound created by the surgery is intact, and must be knowledgeable in wound care and the care of surgical drains. Surgical Nurses are responsible for the management of pain and post-operative nausea and vomiting, which are common post-operative side effects. The surgical nurse is also responsible for the discharge of the patient and giving the patient information on support systems and measures necessary to their recovery. ]]> http://nurseonline.org/the-duties-of-a-operating-room-nurse/feed/ 1