Author Question: The ________________ is a sterile team member who provides the surgeon with instruments and ... (Read 93 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The ________________ is a sterile team member who provides the surgeon with instruments and supplies, disposes of soiled sponges, and accounts for sponges, sharps, and instruments in the surgical field.

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Question 2

Antimicrobial catheters coated with silver or antibiotics have been shown to reduce the incidence of ________________.

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bigcheese9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

scrub nurse/technician
The scrub nurse/technician is a sterile team member who provides the surgeon with instruments and supplies, disposes of soiled sponges, and accounts for sponges, sharps, and instruments in the surgical field.

Answer to Question 2

catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Silver coated antimicrobial catheters have been effective in reducing incidences of CAUTI in short term catheter use.