Introduction to Operating Room Procedures

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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L . Corequisites: SRGT 110 , SRGT 125L and SRGT 130 . Typically Offered: SPRING SRGT 120 begins with an introduction to the principles of asepsis, the surgical conscience, disinfection, and antisepsis. The procedures related to decontamination and sterilization follow. Routine procedures for patient preparation and admission to the operating room are discussed which include patient identification and transportation to the operating room. Next students learn positioning for surgery, surgical skin preparation, care and handling of specimens, and an introduction to incisions and wound closure.