Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- A trolley containing the following:
- Vital signs tray
- Theatre gown
- Name tag
- Mackintosh and dressing towel
- Sterile gauze in a gallipot
- Antiseptic solution
- Bowl of water
- Soap and sponge
- Sterile drape
- Adhesive strip
- Urinal/bedpan
- Consent form
- Pre-medication as ordered
- Patient’s medical records (Manual or electronic)
STEPS #
- Confirm the type of surgical procedure and site against physician/doctor’s order
- Establish rapport with patient (Refer to steps)
- Prepare and send trolley to bedside
- Provide privacy
- Ask patient to empty bladder/bowel
- Place patient into a desirable position
- Expose the site to be prepared
- Protect the bed clothes with a mackintosh and dressing towel
- Wear gloves
- Wash the area with mild soap and water
- Dry and clean area with antiseptic lotion
- Cover area with sterile drape and secure it in position with adhesive strapping
- Dress patient with a clean theatre gown
- Label and apply the name tag as per facility’s protocol
- Remove accessories and dentures if any
- Check and record vital signs
- Assist patient to sign the consent form as per facility’s protocol
- Confirm if all laboratory results, items for surgery and medications are ready for the procedure
- Dispose off used items and decontaminate trolley
- Perform hand hygiene
- Give prescribed pre-medication when patient is ready for the theatre
- Send patient to the theater either on a stretcher or wheelchair
- Hand over patient, medical records and items to the theater staff
- Document procedure in the appropriate notes (manual/electronic)
- Prepare an operation bed to receive the patient