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Operating Room exposure is one of the most stressful experiences for newcomers. Student
nurses, even with the assistance of the clinical instructor, seem to act as if they have not yet seen
blood, shiny instruments and others. Some faint due to nervousness, others avoid receiving
orders from their CI due to fear of committing mistakes. Only few can maintain a sturdy
composure on their first OR experiences.
Presence of mind is the key factor to a successful operation. Surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and
nurses wear that green gown and stand for several hours not just for learning purposes, but, most
importantly, to save the life of that unconscious person lying in front of them.
To prevent rapid development of infection, the basic surgical approach was introduced-the
Operating Room Technique. OR personnel are prone of committing errors on surgical asepsis
when they are in a hurry or in their first blood.
A mnemonic is hereby developed to enhance absorption among students through easy to recall
words and phrases. If this shows a remarkable effect, it would be of great help in creating a
colorful first Operating Room exposure among students.
There are two common words that come into laymens mouth when they hear the words:
operating room, incision, and scalpel; these are OPERATION and OUCH! Out of these
words, my OR technique will now then be presented in 13 basic principles.
A single unsterile item can contaminate the whole set on the table.
Always inform or notify the circulating nurse of any dropped object for replacement if
necessary.
The shorter the time of operation and the shorter the time between the preparation of
equipment and the start of the procedure, the better.
All personnel should be on constant watch of the materials used during the operation.
Use only items that came from a sealed packaging. It must be opened up near the
instrument nurse.
C -Coordination is vital.
Anticipating what to do next and/or what to serve next is important. This is to lessen the
load and speed up the procedure.
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