(7) Report accomplishment of the procedure and observations to your
supervisor and record any necessary information.
Section III. PREPARING A WOUND FOR OPERATIVE TREATMENT
4-11. GENERAL
Most wounds will require sutures or some minor surgical procedure. The medical
specialist is frequently called upon to prepare the wound area for the person performing
the procedure. The general rules of medical and surgical asepsis must be followed to
prevent infection, which could possibly cause loss of limb or life. The procedure for
preparing an area for operative treatment is simple, but the consequences of an
incorrect procedure could prove fatal.
4-12. PREPARE PATIENT AND MATERIALS
a. Assemble Equipment and Supplies. Obtain a sterilized prep set. Place set
near work area so that it can be reached easily. The contents of the set may vary, but
should include the following items:
(1)
Sponge basin.
(2)
Solution cup.
(3)
Gauze pads.
(4)
Asepto syringe.
(5)
Safety razor and blade.
(6)
Sterile water or sterile saline solution.
(7)
Povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution.
(8)
Protective pad (Chux if available).
(9)
Sterile gloves in appropriate sizes.
(10) Basin (such as emesis basin).
b. Prepare the Patient.
(1)
Explain procedure to the patient to ensure understanding and
(2)
Position patient as indicated by physician or supervisor.
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