Identify the sequence of surgery for the procedure Mr East is having
You have been assigned to be the instrument nurse for a patient, Mr East, who is to have a right inguinal hernia. The set-up has been done and your preceptor says you have an hour to prepare for this case. You are not sure what is involved in an inguinal hernia repair.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Opening sequence: incision, haemostasis, dissection and exposure, exploration and isolation, surgical repair, haemostasis and irrigation.
Closing sequence: counts, application of dressings/tapes.
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