QUESTION I: Discussion and inclusion of a comprehensive description of all anatomy associated with this procedure
(1 Anatomy associated with this procedure (remember it must be comprehensive)
(2) Surgical consult (i.e. consent) and preoperative diagnosis
(3) Pathology
(4) Patient signs and symptoms
(5) Special preoperative diagnostic procedures and test
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QUESTION II: Discussion of all pre-intra-post-operative case management activities of the surgical technologist.
(1) Surgical plan of what will the procedure entail (detailed goal of the surgery)
(2) Surgical Site: describe all parameters and why
(3) Surgical Prep described
(4) Surgical Positioning explained
(5) Detailed Surgical Procedural Steps, from incision to dressings/drains (be descriptive of ALL activities)
(6) Detailed Post-operative care (in the PACU and upon discharge)
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QUESTION III: Instrumentation and Supplies
(1) List instrument trays used
(2) Describe any special instruments or equipment used in addition to the usual
(3) Provide an description of the various supplies that will be used for this procedures