INTRO

Question 1

what is a complication?

Answer 1

unanticipated problem that happens after a procedurem tx, or illness

Question 2

what are the universal precautions taken in the office area?

Answer 2

consider blood and bodily fluids contaminated

wear protective eye wear

wear gloves

dont recap needles

dispose of sharps

Question 3

universal precautions taken in the surgical area?

Answer 3

wear PPI: eye wear, shoe covers, etc

wash hands

check for blood

remove gown

Question 4

other precautions taken in the surgical area beyond CDC guidelines?

Answer 4

double glove
cover face
utilize basin
avoid/minimize fluid
use a special bag
avoid sharp retractors
avoid small suture needles
clean blood
remove outer gloves when applying bandages

Question 5

post op infection preventions?

Answer 5

use meds
atraumatic surgical tech
good hemostasis
rid of dead space
proper wound irrigation
intact skin, healthy
reduce surgical time
use prophylactic antibiotics