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storky111

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Why is it important to keep your fingers elevated above your elbows when scrubbing for
  surgery?

Question 2

What are the roles of the circulating assistant?



ricroger

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Answer to Question 1

Keep your fingers above your elbows to prevent contaminated water from your arms and
elbows running down onto your freshly scrubbed hands.

Answer to Question 2

The circulating (nonsterile) assistant opens packs, retrieves supplies, prepares the surgical
site, and assists the anesthetist when possible.



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