Post-Operative Case Management SUR 111

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Post-operative Case Management Definition: begins from time dressing is applied through recovery of patient

Post-operative Case Management Considerations for the STSR

Post-operative Duties of the STSR Aseptic application of dressing Preservation of the sterile field Drape removal taking care to prevent dressing contamination Gown and glove removal Post-operative patient care Patient transfer and transport Set-up breakdown Room turnover

The OR Cycle Pre-operative Intra-operative Post-operative

The Instrument Cycle Pre-operative Intra-operative Post-operative