MD0935 ii CORRESPONDENCE COURSE OF THE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0935 ROUTINE PROCEDURES FOR AN OPERATION INTRODUCTION When you are assigned to scrub or to circulate for an operation, you are expected to perform a series of tasks in the manner established by local policy and in the order prescribed. These tasks begin with the preparation for the surgical procedure and continue until the case is finished and the cleanup of the room is complete. The tasks are done so as to protect the sterile setup, to prevent fires and explosions, and to expedite the surgical procedure. The underlying purpose of all the tasks is to afford maximum protection to the patient while rendering the best care possible. Study of the text will enable you to familiarize yourself with the tasks you should perform when assigned to scrub or to circulate for surgery.
DesignationMD0935
EditionUndated
StatusSuperseded
Pages98
FunctionMedical TCCC
CollectionRecent Archive
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