Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this is a reproduction of a U.S. Army Correspondence Course Instruction: U.S. Army Correspondence Course Instruction - Routine Procedures for an Operation.

When you are assigned to scrub or to circulate for an operation, you are expected to perform a series of tasks in the manner established by local policy and in the order prescribed. These tasks begin with the preparation for the surgical procedure and continue until the case is finished and the cleanup of the room is complete. The tasks are done so as to protect the sterile setup, to prevent fires and explosions, and to expedite the surgical procedure. The underlying purpose of all the tasks is to afford maximum protection to the patient while rendering the best care possible. Study of the text will enable you to familiarize yourself with the tasks you should perform when assigned to scrub or to circulate for surgery. You will enhance your skill and proficiency in the performance of these tasks by doing them under competent supervision.

Introduction * Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Operating Room * Lesson 2 - Cleaning the Operating Room Suite * Lesson 3 - Preparation of the Operating Room for Surgery * Section I. Duties of the Operating Room Specialist as a Circulator * Section II. Duties of the Operating Room Specialist as a Scrub * Lesson 4 - Procedures During and Following Surgery * Section I. Procedures During Surgery * Section II. Procedures Following Surgery * Section III. Procedures For A Laparotomy Exercises