As the instrument nurse, how will you manage the passing of sharps for this case?
Amy Pinehurst is a 30-year-old woman scheduled to come to your theatre for an emergency laparoscopic appendicectomy. She has had previous surgeries where it was noted she had abdominal adhesions. Her admission form says she weighs 50 kg.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Because it is not a critical case where the surgeon is unable to look away from the aseptic field, the establishment of a neutral zone would decrease the potential for needle-stick injury. If this is not feasible, use of a designated receptacle is acceptable.
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