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1]how do you an operating room for surgery ?2]describe some of the surgeries you've assisted with ?3]what was the most stressful or challenging surgery in which you participated?
i want to be a surgical technologist as i progress through my life and i hope to one day be a doctor #doctor #surgery #premed #medicine #nursing #healthcare
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Umar’s Answer
Although it seems like this question may have been directed towards a surgical technologist, I will make an attempt to answer it.
1. This question is incomplete for me to answer.
2. I've been in many surgeries such as: appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract surgery, cesarean section, cholecystectomy, coronary artery bypass inguinal hernia repair, mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, partial colectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, debridement of burns and infections, dilation and curettage (D&C), Skin graft, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, and pediatric heart surgeries to mention a few.
I do not feel the same about every surgery. Some I like more than others. The same goes for other surgeons as well. After some time and exposure, when you join in on these surgeries, you'll start to learn exactly what you want also.
3. The most stressful surgery I have ever attended was one of the pediatric heart surgeries. A child's heart can be as small as a strawberry depending on the age. Imagine being in a surgery in which the heart was so delicate because of a disease, that the heart muscle barely withstood the pressure of the blood in it. That is exactly what happened. A 5-hour surgery turned into an 8-hour surgery due to complications and the air in the room was instantly was filled with worry and desperation. But in the end, the amazing surgeon pulled through with his magnified-glasses and his relentless determination to save the baby. Afterwards, he thanked the surgical staff in the room and said, "you all played just as vital a role in saving this baby's life as I did".
I hope this gave you a bit of inspiration and encouragement to continue on your journey in becoming a doctor. The best step to take on this journey is to first be exposed to the field. And whether becoming a surgeon is or is not your interest, a surgical technologist can help you get some of the answers,exposure, and experience you're looking for.
1. This question is incomplete for me to answer.
2. I've been in many surgeries such as: appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract surgery, cesarean section, cholecystectomy, coronary artery bypass inguinal hernia repair, mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, partial colectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, debridement of burns and infections, dilation and curettage (D&C), Skin graft, hemorrhoidectomy, hysterectomy, hysteroscopy, and pediatric heart surgeries to mention a few.
I do not feel the same about every surgery. Some I like more than others. The same goes for other surgeons as well. After some time and exposure, when you join in on these surgeries, you'll start to learn exactly what you want also.
3. The most stressful surgery I have ever attended was one of the pediatric heart surgeries. A child's heart can be as small as a strawberry depending on the age. Imagine being in a surgery in which the heart was so delicate because of a disease, that the heart muscle barely withstood the pressure of the blood in it. That is exactly what happened. A 5-hour surgery turned into an 8-hour surgery due to complications and the air in the room was instantly was filled with worry and desperation. But in the end, the amazing surgeon pulled through with his magnified-glasses and his relentless determination to save the baby. Afterwards, he thanked the surgical staff in the room and said, "you all played just as vital a role in saving this baby's life as I did".
I hope this gave you a bit of inspiration and encouragement to continue on your journey in becoming a doctor. The best step to take on this journey is to first be exposed to the field. And whether becoming a surgeon is or is not your interest, a surgical technologist can help you get some of the answers,exposure, and experience you're looking for.
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Valerie’s Answer
Hi Gloria!
I have assisted in surgeries as an RN. They were all cesarean sections as I was working in OB at the time. I would be either the circulating nurse (I kept track of all instruments, sponges etc) or assist with the surgery (holding retractors, stapling etc). If I was the circulating nurse it was my job to set up the OR - make sure the equipment was functioning and the necessary tools were in the room. It was also my job to clean and sterilize the tools used (it was a very small hospital - bigger hospitals have staff for this).
This position was fascinating, exciting and heart breaking at times. We did have babies die and one mother died. I will say it was some of the best times in medicine I have had despite this. I was part of the bereavement team which helped families deal with the death of an infant. This lead to my love of hospice which I got into as a nurse practitioner.
I have assisted in surgeries as an RN. They were all cesarean sections as I was working in OB at the time. I would be either the circulating nurse (I kept track of all instruments, sponges etc) or assist with the surgery (holding retractors, stapling etc). If I was the circulating nurse it was my job to set up the OR - make sure the equipment was functioning and the necessary tools were in the room. It was also my job to clean and sterilize the tools used (it was a very small hospital - bigger hospitals have staff for this).
This position was fascinating, exciting and heart breaking at times. We did have babies die and one mother died. I will say it was some of the best times in medicine I have had despite this. I was part of the bereavement team which helped families deal with the death of an infant. This lead to my love of hospice which I got into as a nurse practitioner.
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Rachel’s Answer
Surgical technologists assist with all surgeries ranging from abdominal cancer resections to cesarean sections to trauma laparotomies. Some of the most stressful cases can be trauma surgery emergencies when time is of the essence and every member of the operating room is working as hard and as fast as they can to save a person's life.