A specially designed, sterile environment equipped with surgical tools and technology, dedicated to performing surgical procedures.
A highly trained and skilled medical professional who performs surgical procedures, leading the surgical team in the OR.
A collaborative group of healthcare professionals in the OR, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technologists.
A nurse or surgical technologist responsible for maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon, and assisting during the surgery.
A medical doctor specializing in administering anesthesia, ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety during surgery.
The designated area in the OR where sterile instruments and supplies are arranged, maintained, and utilized during surgery to prevent infection.
Specialized clothing worn by surgical team members in the OR, including scrub tops, pants, and caps, designed to maintain cleanliness and reduce the risk of contamination.
The space where patients prepare for surgery, undergoing necessary assessments, and receiving preoperative instructions.
The recovery area where patients are monitored and cared for immediately after surgery until they are stable for transfer to a regular hospital room.
Tools used by surgeons during procedures, ranging from scalpels and forceps to retractors and electrocautery devices.
Minimally invasive surgery where small incisions are made, and a camera is used to guide surgical instruments, reducing recovery time.
A registered nurse in the OR who manages non-sterile tasks, coordinates the flow of the surgical procedure, and communicates between the surgical team and other hospital departments.
A surgical technique that uses electrical currents to cut, coagulate, or seal tissues during surgery.
Continuous assessment of the patient’s vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, during surgery.