Intra operative care Muhammad Almas Visiting Lecturer Health Technology Institute of paramedical sciences(IPMS) Khyber Medical University
Definition Intraoperative care refers to the medical and nursing care provided to a patient during a surgical procedures.
Aims / Purposes The goal of intraoperative care is to ensure patient safety ,comfort and optimal outcomes during surgery
Checklist Patient identification and verification
Key component of intra OP Care Anesthesia care : management of anesthesia including induction , maintenance and emergency. Vital sign monitoring : heart rate ,Blood pressure , oxygen saturation and RR Fluid management : administration of fluids ,blood product and medications as needed Temperature management : maintenance of normothermia to prevent hypothermia and hyperthermia
5.Pain management : management of pain during surgery 6.Surgical site management : wound care and surgical site management 7.Respiratory management : ventilation and oxygenation Key component of intra OP Care
Intra operative care team Surgeon Anesthesiologist CRNA ( certified registered nurse anesthetist) OT Nurse Surgical technologist
Importance of intra op care Patient safety Optimal outcome Reduced complications Improve patient satisfaction