PRINCIPALS OF SURGERY

Objectives

Students will be able to use a scalpel correctly.

Students will understand the principals of surgery.

Skin and membrane provide barriers to invading pathogens. Surgery disrupts this barrier.

Aseptic Techniques General practice used to minimize

the risk of infection that may occur following surgery.

Germicides that are to harsh for skin.

The lessons the exposure through equipment and facilities.

Disinfectants

Sterilization Procedure such as application of

pressurized steam and chemicals in which all microorganisms are killed.

Pressurized steam and chemicals are two means.

Every surgical instrument is a potential source for contamination.

Autoclave The device used to sterilize the

instruments. Instruments are wrapped in special

packs. Water is boiled at 250 degrees for

15-30 minutes. Autoclave has a tight seal allowing

for pressure buildup.

Instruments

Made of stainless steel.

Good durability, treated to not corrode

Syringe

Hemostat Forceps

Thumb Forceps

Bandage Scissors

Scalpel

½ Circle Needle

Lets practice using a scalpel!

IT IS TIME FOR LEARNING CENTERS

YOUTUBE - SUTURESAFE DEMONSTRATION

YouTube - CONTINUOUS SUTURE animation sample