Intra- Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process

5. INTRAOPERATIVE NURSING CARE

Intraoperative nursing phase begins when the patient arrives in the surgery and anesthesia unit for their operation. Nursing in the operation room setting is typically very intensive and systematic. Patient should be cared for from a holistic perspective, both physical and emotional needs taken care of.

Surgical asepsis: Ensure sterility Alert for breaks –surgical conscience.

Surgical conscience: The awareness, which develops from a knowledge base, of the importance of strict adherence to principles of aseptic and sterile techniques.