The Importance of Taking Care of Your Scrub Person
Your scrub person is the direct link between you and the patient. If they have what they need, the surgeon has what they need. If they are not stressed, they present a calm front to the surgeon.
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By: Jocelyn Chalquist, BSN, RN, CNOR
Published: 9/11/2023
Try your hand at this flashcard game to determine your knowledge of basic surgical instruments. After you click "start," you will have approximately 10 seconds to identify each of these 18 instruments. Difficulty level: beginner/novice.
Your scrub person is the direct link between you and the patient. If they have what they need, the surgeon has what they need. If they are not stressed, they present a calm front to the surgeon.
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