Assisting with Postoperative exercises
Definition Postoperative exercises are designed to help patients recover from surgery as quickly as possible and to prevent possible…
Care of Drains
DefinitionDrains are tubes placed near surgical incisions in a postoperative patient, to remove pus or other fluid, and thus preventing it…
Preoperative Care in Adults
Introduction Preoperative care in adults is a critical phase in the surgical journey that ensures patients are physically, emotionally, and…
Pain Assessment in Adults
Definition Pain assessment in adults is a multidimensional process that evaluates the intensity, quality, location, and impact of pain on…
Surgical Dressing
A surgical dressing is a sterile covering applied to a wound or incision site to promote healing, prevent infection, absorb exudate, and…
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Definition PPE is clothing or equipment designed to reduce the user’s exposure to physical, chemical, and biological hazards at a…
Immediate Postoperative Care in Adults
Immediate postoperative care involves monitoring airway, consciousness, vital signs, pain, and surgical site. Nurses assess for complications,…
Nasogastric Aspiration in Adults
Introduction Nasogastric (NG) aspiration involves the insertion of a wide-bore NG tube into the stomach to remove gastric contents. It is…
Care of Patient Undergoing Neurosurgery
Introduction Neurosurgery involves any surgical procedure performed on the brain, head, skull, and spine. These patients require specialized…
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Introduction Orthopedic rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy aimed at restoring function, mobility, and quality of life for…
Surgical Soak
Introduction A surgical soak is a therapeutic procedure involving the immersion of a body part—typically an arm, leg, or wound site—into a…
Intraoperative Monitoring
Introduction The intraoperative monitoring phase is the most crucial period of the entire surgical experience of the patient. The expertise…
Preparation of Operation Table
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…
Surgical Draping
Definition Surgical draping refers to the procedure of covering a patient and the surrounding area with drapes/sheets to create a sterile…
Assisting in Major and Minor Surgeries
Introduction Major and Minor Surgeries: Surgical procedures are used to treat physical problems affecting the individual’s health and…
Disinfection and Sterilization of Equipment in OT
Introduction Disinfection and sterilization in the operating theatre (OT) are critical to preventing infections and ensuring patient safety.…
Pain Management in Adults
Pain management in adults combines pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to treat acute and chronic pain. Nurses assess pain levels,…
Surgical incision
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…
Surgical sutures and Staples
Sutures, also known as stitches, are sterile surgical threads used to repair cuts. They are also commonly used to close incisions from…
Sterile Technique of Draping a Trolley
Definition Draping a trolley is a critical step to establish and maintain a sterile field for instruments, supplies, and equipment. This is…
Sterile technique of Draping a patient
Definition The procedure of draping a patient and the surrounding areas with a sterile barrier to create and maintain a sterile…
Applying Mask and Sterile Gown
Definition Applying a mask and sterile gown is a critical part of maintaining aseptic technique in surgical and sterile procedures. It…
Performing Surgical hand washing
Definition Surgical hand washing to a procedure by which dirt and microorganisms are destroyed and removed from hands and fingers by chemical…
Performing skin preparation for surgery
Definition Skin preparation or surgical site preparation refers to the preoperative treatment of the intact skin of the patient and includes…
Removal of sutures and staples
Definition Removing sutures and staples is a delicate nursing procedure that must be done with sterile technique to prevent infection and…
Preparation of Operating Room for General Procedures
The operating room is an area where high-risk surgeries are performed. It is imperative that a sterile environment is maintained to prevent…
Performing Sterile Gloving
Definition Gloving is defined as the donning of a pair of sterile gloves to protect one’s own hands from pathogenic microorganisms and to…
Patient Positioning in operating rooms
Description Surgical positioning is the procedure of placing a patient in a particular physical position for performing surgery. The goal in…
Conducting a General Preoperative Assessment and Checklist
A preoperative assessment is a structured evaluation conducted before surgery to ensure the patient is medically optimized, informed, and safe…
Preparing an Operation Theater Trolley and Patient Before Surgery
An Operation Theater trolley is a mobile, multi-functional cart designed to organize and transport surgical instruments, consumables, and…