2024/2025
SaO2 - ANSWER-- Blood oxygen saturation is measured by a pulse oximeter
- Nail polish can interfere with function of the pulse oximeter
Full Coverage Systems - ANSWER-- AKA Space suit
- Available for ortho & other high-risk procedures
- Envelops the body below the knees & has a hooded face shield/helmet.
- Has its own ventilation system
Mayo Stand Cover - ANSWER-A sterile cylindrical drape that is closed at one end
and encircles the upper portion of the Mayo stand
Setting Up a Sterile Field - ANSWER-Open all supplies & set up all materials with
bare hand without sterile gloves or gown
- Once you have set up supplies & opened supplies, than you wear your gloves &
gown to start sterile work
Laparotomy skin prep - ANSWER-
Hair removal - ANSWER-- At home, in in health care setting (usually performed by
PRN, patient care assistant, or ST), or in OR (most common)
- Care should be taken to not cut or nick the skin - easy entry for bacteria and
wound infection