Surgical Unit
Done by: Hanan
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Introduction:
A surgical nurse, also referred to as
a theatre nurse, specializes in preoperative care which means they provide care
to patients before, during and after surgery. Once you have completed your
training to become a Registered Nurse(RN).
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Role of Surgical Nurse:
1-measure patients vital signs.
2-provide pre and postoperative care for patients.
3-provide surgical dressing.
4-write initial plan of care: nursing diagnosis,
need ,focus, discharge planning.
5- Maintain Respiratory function> administer of
Oxygen.
6-Maintain Cardiovascular function>Code cart and
equipment maintenance.
7-Support and maintain Nutritional Requirements.
8-Administer Medications.
9-Care for the patient with limited mobility.
10-Maintain Elimination Function of GI and GU
systems.
11-Collect of specimens.
12-Implement
principles of infection control.
13-Maintain patient ,visitor. Staff safety,
Environmental safety.
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Most Common cases
will see:
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Appendectomy
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Tonsillectomy
-- Laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
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Cataract surgery.
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Breast biopsy.
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Hernia.
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Bone fractures.
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Most Common
Medications:
= Augmentin.
=
Cefoxitin.
=
Ciprofloxan(Rocephin)
= Metronidazole.
= Omeprazole.
= Lasix.
= Zantac.
= Voltaren.
= Fentanyl.
