Preoperative Care: How Nurses, Anesthesia Technicians, And Operation Technicians Prepare Patients for Surgery

  • Abdulelah Sultan Alsafraa et al.
Keywords: Preoperative care, surgical preparation, nursing care, anesthesia technicians, operation technicians, multidisciplinary healthcare, patient education, surgical outcomes, teamwork in surgery

Abstract

Preoperative care is a critical phase of the surgical journey, where a multidisciplinary team comprising nurses, anesthesia technicians, and operation technicians collaborates to ensure the patient is physically and mentally prepared for surgery. This stage involves comprehensive patient assessment, planning, and intervention aimed at optimizing surgical outcomes while minimizing risks. Nurses focus on patient education, emotional support, and preoperative assessments. Anesthesia technicians prepare the necessary equipment, medication, and support systems for safe anesthesia delivery. Operation technicians ensure the surgical environment is sterile and equipped for the procedure. This article explores the roles and responsibilities of these healthcare professionals in preoperative care, highlighting their collaborative efforts and the importance of communication and teamwork.

Author Biography

Abdulelah Sultan Alsafraa et al.

Abdulelah Sultan Alsafraa,1 Ahmed Abdullah Alsuwaylih,2 Mustafa Hassan Mosa Suwaylih,3 Mousa Jafar Almaghasilah,4 Hana Aboud Abdullah Alsulami,5 Faisal Turki Almatrook,6 Rahma Makki Alrabea,7 Fahad Saleh Al Nomasi,8 Raedah Hassan Suwaylih,9 Marwa Hassan Kahlini,10 Tahani Ahmed Al Bahrani,11 Mohammed Yosif Bosuhail,12 Saeed Hassan Mabkhut Alzabadin,13 Mohammed Abdullah Ali Aljearah,14 Ali Hussain Ahmed Al Qadrah15

1-King Faisal General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

2,7,8,10-Abqaiq General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

3,6-Qatif Central Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

4-Al Nairyah General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

5,9-Maternity And Children Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

11,12-Qariya Al Ulya General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

13-Najran Health Cluster Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

‎‏14-Forensic Medical Center In Najran Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

‎‏15-Najran General Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Published
2024-02-04
Section
Regular Issue