OR Guide Behaviour in the operating room
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6.3 Problems before and during an OPD The instrument which is necessary for the OPD is
OPD cannot begin as the operator does not know
not sterilized.
how to use the instrument.
Solution: Ring the OR manager one or two days before
Solution: good preparation of the OR team before the OPD.
the OPD to make sure the delivery was successful and has already been returned from sterilization. Always check
Equipment does not work.
internally and with the customer.
Solution: Carry out equipment check. Ensure you have given yourself enough time to do this. Have a second
Instrument cannot be traced.
sterilized instrument.
Solution: Ring the OR manager one or two days before the OPD to make sure the delivery was successful and
Operator wants to abandon the OPD.
has already been returned from sterilization. Always check
e. g. because they have run out of patience with the new
internally and with the customer.
instruments/equipment and are not confident. Solution: Calmly and professionally explain the
Sterilized construction is not successful.
advantages and functionality. Motivate them to continue.
Solution: Take a second unsterilized instrument and/or laser pointer for demonstration with you. Instrument falls down during the OPD. Solution: Have a second sterilized instrument. There are no personnel in the operating room for handing over sterilized instruments. Solution: Get/advise personnel for the operating room or ask someone from anaesthetics. Only intervene yourself in an emergency when the patient could be in danger.
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