Surgical Nursing

Definition Postoperative exercises are designed to help patients recover from surgery as quickly as possible and to prevent possible…

DefinitionDrains are tubes placed near surgical incisions in a postoperative patient, to remove pus or other fluid, and thus preventing it…

Introduction Preoperative care in adults is a critical phase in the surgical journey that ensures patients are physically, emotionally, and…

Definition Pain assessment in adults is a multidimensional process that evaluates the intensity, quality, location, and impact of pain on…

A surgical dressing is a sterile covering applied to a wound or incision site to promote healing, prevent infection, absorb exudate, and…

Definition PPE is clothing or equipment designed to reduce the user’s exposure to physical, chemical, and biological hazards at a…

Introduction The immediate postoperative phase is a crucial period after surgery in which special attention and care is necessary due to the…

Introduction Nasogastric (NG) aspiration involves the insertion of a wide-bore NG tube into the stomach to remove gastric contents. It is…

Introduction Neurosurgery involves any surgical procedure performed on the brain, head, skull, and spine. These patients require specialized…

Introduction Orthopedic rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy aimed at restoring function, mobility, and quality of life for…

Introduction A surgical soak is a therapeutic procedure involving the immersion of a body part—typically an arm, leg, or wound site—into a…

Introduction The intraoperative monitoring phase is the most crucial period of the entire surgical experience of the patient. The expertise…

Definition An operation table is a table like surgical equipment on which a patient lies during a surgical procedure. It is also known as a…

Definition Surgical draping refers to the procedure of covering a patient and the surrounding area with drapes/sheets to create a sterile…

Introduction Major and Minor Surgeries: Surgical procedures are used to treat physical problems affecting the individual’s health and…

Introduction Disinfection and sterilization in the operating theatre (OT) are critical to preventing infections and ensuring patient safety.…

Introduction Although acute pain has a significant protective/warning function and can signal significant underlying pathologies, it is often…

A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissues of the body to expose an underlying tissue, bone or organ so that a…

Sutures, also known as stitches, are sterile surgical threads used to repair cuts. They are also commonly used to close incisions from…

Definition Draping a trolley is a critical step to establish and maintain a sterile field for instruments, supplies, and equipment. This is…

Definition The procedure of draping a patient and the surrounding areas with a sterile barrier to   create and maintain a sterile filed during…

Definition Applying a mask and sterile gown is a critical part of maintaining aseptic technique in surgical and sterile procedures. It…

Definition Surgical hand washing to a procedure by which dirt and microorganisms are destroyed and removed from hands and fingers by chemical…

Definition Gloving is defined as the donning of a pair of sterile gloves to protect one’s own hands from pathogenic microorganisms and to…

Description Surgical positioning is the procedure of placing a patient in a particular physical position for performing surgery. The goal in…

Definition Skin preparation or surgical site preparation refers to the preoperative treatment of the intact skin of the patient and includes…

Definition Removing sutures and staples is a delicate nursing procedure that must be done with sterile technique to prevent infection and…

The operating room is an area where high-risk surgeries are performed. It is imperative that a sterile environment is maintained to prevent…

A preoperative assessment is a structured evaluation conducted before surgery to ensure the patient is medically optimized, informed, and safe…

An Operation Theater trolley is a mobile, multi-functional cart designed to organize and transport surgical instruments, consumables, and…