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Operation theatres are mainly utilized by the surgical departments for conducting various surgeries with the help of the anesthesia department with other paramedical staff, the optimal management of various surgeries requires a team approach including various departments and support units. There should be perfect planning of the OT scheduling, timely preparation, complete Pre-anesthesia checkup (PAC), preoperative treatment and shifting of patient to OT With the advancement in technology and improvement of the surgical skills, more complex surgeries are being done and include, simultaneously, various other specialties. (a) What is the basic use of medical furniture in hospital? (b) Who can basically get the chance to work in operation theatre? |
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Answer» (a) This is specified furniture for the use of patients in the operation theatres and other hospital areas. These are usually different from household furniture specifically with regards to their fixity, mobility, cleanliness, lightweight, adjustability, with safety features. E.g., Hospital beds, hospital couches, patient transfer trolleys, storage cabinets for medicines and equipment. (b) The person who wants to work in operation theatre, requires dedicated training programme like B.Sc. (Nursing)/ MBBS/ MS/ MD and subsequent super specialization in their respective fields. In case of the latter, a healthcare provider is trained to work effectively as a member of a team and should possess skills like communication skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, coping with stress, etc. |
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