An operating room nurse is a nurse who works in the operating room. Her main responsibilities include:
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Preparation of the operating room and all necessary equipment and instruments for operations.
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Assisting surgeons during operations - handing over instruments, preparing suture material, monitoring sterility.
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Monitoring the patient's condition during anesthesia and surgery, monitoring vital signs.
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Processing and sterilization of instruments and materials after operations.
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Maintaining records of transactions.
Working in the operating room requires special education and training. Operating nurses must be attentive to detail, careful, stress-resistant and able to make quick decisions. Their work requires high professionalism and responsibility.