Unit 92: Perioperative Theatre and Patient Care

1. Introduction to Perioperative Theatre

• Overview of perioperative theatre environment
• Roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals
  • Surgeons
  • Nurses
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Support staff
• Safety protocols and guidelines
• Importance of teamwork and communication

2. Preoperative Assessment and Preparation

• Patient medical history review
• Physical examination procedures
• Informed consent process
• Preoperative instructions and patient education
• Ensuring patient safety and optimizing surgical outcomes

3. Surgical Instruments and Equipment

• Classification of common surgical instruments
  • Cutting instruments
  • Grasping and holding instruments
  • Retractors
  • Suturing instruments
• Surgical equipment and technology overview
  • Operating tables
  • Lighting
  • Electrosurgical devices
  • Endoscopic equipment
• Proper handling and maintenance of instruments

4. Sterilization and Infection Control

• Principles of sterilization
  • Methods: autoclaving, chemical sterilization, etc.
• Disinfection techniques
• Aseptic techniques in the perioperative theatre
• Prevention of surgical site infections
• Maintaining a safe environment

5. Anesthesia Administration

• Types of anesthesia
  • General anesthesia
  • Regional anesthesia
  • Local anesthesia
• Anesthesia equipment overview
• Monitoring techniques during anesthesia
• Role and responsibilities of anesthesia providers
• Patient comfort and safety considerations

6. Surgical Procedures and Techniques

• Common surgical procedures overview
• Patient positioning techniques
• Incision types and closure methods
• Wound care management
• Protocols during surgery to ensure safety and efficiency

7. Postoperative Care and Recovery

• Monitoring patient vital signs
• Pain management strategies
• Wound assessment and care
• Patient education on recovery process
• Discharge planning and follow-up

8. Emergency Response in the Perioperative Setting

• Recognizing perioperative emergencies
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Airway obstruction
• Emergency protocols and interventions
• Roles of perioperative team during emergencies

9. Ethical and Legal Considerations in Perioperative Care

• Ethical dilemmas in perioperative care
• Patient rights and autonomy
• Informed consent and confidentiality
• Legal responsibilities and documentation

10. Interprofessional Collaboration in the Perioperative Team

• Importance of effective communication
• Teamwork strategies
• Collaborative decision-making
• Conflict resolution
• Enhancing patient safety and care quality