Surgery Room Prep

1. Be introduced to the operating room protocols. 

2.  Understand the different members of the surgical team. 

3.  Understand what is sterile and proper handwashing. 

4.  Exposure to common tools and equipment of the operating room. 

5.  Understand and create a virtual surgery tool. 

Introduction to the Operating Room 

Review Introduction to the Operating Room,watch OPERATING ROOM TOUR  and Do's and Don'ts of the Operating Room!.  The operating room can be an intimidating place with dire consequences if protocols are not followed.  Create a resource that would be helpful  for someone's first day in the operating room.  It can be a poster, video or presentation.     

Who is on the surgical team and what do they do? 

Watch The Surgical Team | Surgeon, Anesthesiologist, First Assist, Scrub Nurse, & More.  Take notes on all the players and the surgical team and their role.  Take this QUIZ  

Creating a Sterile Environment 

There are many steps taken to try cut down the risk of infection by contamination.  Procedures to sterilize room, equipment, clothes, people, etc.  Watch the following videos to gain an understanding of what goes into creating a sterile environment. 

• SPD TOUR  
• HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS FOR SURGERY!  
• STERILE GOWNING AND GLOVING *SURGERY*  
• Opening Sterile Items  

After reviewing the videos, pick one sterilization process and create a video of you recreating the process.   

Tools, equipment and lines oh my?   

There are so many types of tools and equipment that can be found in the operating room.  The following videos are just a brief introduction to common tools and equipment one may see.  Watch General Minor Instrument Tray and THE OPERATING ROOM  and take the QUIZ to test what you learned. 

End of Unit Project 

Virtual surgeries have become increasingly popular for training purposes.  Scenario:  You are a high school intern at a surgeon's office.  Many medical students and residents rotate through the surgeon's office.   The surgeon would like to create a "library" of virtual surgeries that can be reviewed by their learners before they step into the operating theater.  The information provided in the virtual surgery must be created from the first person point of view and cover the following: 

• Introduction to the type of surgery 
• Becoming sterile – washing and draping patient 
• What cuts will happen and tools will be used 
• Surgical procedure 
• Closing 

Type of surgeon and surgery is your choice.  Create a video of your virtual surgery.  Be creative with the materials and resources you have at home.   

Ideas of how to demonstrate your virtual surgery: 

• Draw each scene 
• Use clipart 
• Recruit family members 
• Stuffed animals 
• Puppets 

Add as much detail as possible. 

Here a few examples to help you prepare:   

1. Touch Surgery - Immersive Training  
2. https://www.touchsurgery.com/simulations - must be downloaded to smartphone to access