OR 

Learning Report

this week I worked in the OR, on the first day there wasn't anything going on. but on the second day maya and i saw a surgery performed on someones colon.  i saw many different things like the small and large intestines, colon, and many other body parts, equipment, and different nurses and doctors. I learned about the equipment and how its used and i learned some new vocabulary. the best thing that happened to me this week was probably just being able to see an actual surgery! also it was cool to see the organs and bloody stuff, i didn't know if i'd be able to handle it but i did complete fine. the worst thing that happened to me was probably that on the 1st day i there was nothing going on so it was pretty boring. this feel was a very good week because i saw some pretty cool new equipment and i got to actually see a surgery take place!

Experience record

I:technology 

   1. PlasmaBlade

   2. suture

   3. scalpel 

   4. datex ohmeda anesthesia machine

   

   

II:Diagnostic procedures

  OR didn't have any diagnostics 

III:Therapeutic procedures

 OR didn't have any 

IV:Disease/disorders

  a patients colon was inflamed and it had 2 large masses on it that had to be removed 

Experience journal

  1. PlasmaBlade

  I: as soon as i walked in i had to go down a long hall, go through a door, and go down another long hall. i took like 2 steps fast the front desk and they immediately made me put a hair net on.  they sanitizes many things like the tables and their hands frequently. Maya and i got an orientation of the OR on monday when there were no surgeries going on, and on tuesday we actually got to put on our PPE and watch an operation. as a whole the department works with patients who need surgery surgery after either an accident or an on going condition. the technology i observed there was: 

   1. plasmablade- new equipment used to dissect skin

   3. scalpel- used to cut skin

   2. suture- a stich used by doctors and surgeons to hold tissue together 

   4. datex ohmeda anesthesia machine- a leading supplier of anesthesia and medial mongering technology for hospitals worldwide, approached design concepts to design a compact anesthesia system that meets the changing of needs of clinicians. 

   

II: I observed and heard many different things between body parts and equipment. the atmosphere in the room was very chill and not up tight. my employee works well with others. the surgeons and nurses have good communication between each other to know what to do. the safety procedures in area include a vase information on patients history or current condition.  

III: i didn't have the much knowledge to begin with when i went in there, but now what i left i have learned many new things which I'm sure will help me in the long run! some skills i learned was communication skills between nurses and surgeons. i learned that i need to be more relaxed. talking to the doctors and being friendly makes all the difference

IV: my evaluation of this whole experience was pretty positive! i enjoyed myself a lot more than i thought i would and i came to really enjoy the people who work there. this will benefit my future bc I'm thinking about being a preoperative nurse or a surgeon! i learned a lot of real world information that i probably wouldn't of leaned on my own or just in a regular class. i think my personality fits best with a preoperative nurse. 

plasmablade

suture