Passing the surgical instrument is the art and skill that a
nurse should acquire in operation theatre.Passing surgical items
require sterile techniques.while passing items to the surgeon:
# sterile aseptic techniques should be maintained.
# pass instrument to the surgeon in the position of use for
right and left handed surgeon accordingly.
# Ensure safety while passing and handling
# Use hand free transfer method
# perform scrub skills
# Recognize frequently used hand signals of the surgeon
# take care of the instruments during and after the surgery.
Technique for passing eMoist laps or Spongos used for packing inside patient Item to be passed As passed to surgeon, counted Curved instruments Scalpel passed to surgeon's hand. edligned with the curve of the Surgeon's hand/ fingers 3. Pencil style, be sure to remove hand from danger area up & way from blade 4. Oraped behind hand to prevent Surgeon gsasping strand 5. Oo not obstruct Surgeons vrew of operative site. Sutue passings control of strand I General rule for passing all items Ringed instruments Held by box lock passed into palm to elict grasp reflex scalpel passed neutral Zone in Either surgeon or surgical fechnologist hand is in the area not both, observe cautiously.
Item to be passed 8. Ray-Tec / lap Sponges Technique for passing Pass unfolded orlay open on field for Surgeon use Guide tip into port after passage of handle 9. Laparoscopic ! endoscopic instrument 10. Needle holder. Pass, needle tip up & same side as Surgeon's thumb