In order to obtain the desired surgical outcome, the assistant at surgery must provide accurate, deliberate actions during surgery. This DVD describes and demonstrates traction, dissection, retraction and hemostasis concepts to help you sharpen your own application of these skills and techniques.
This DVD also includes the First Assistant Success Concepts Lecture: 10 Ways to Perfect Your Assisting Skills.
DVD Topics
Introduction
Flipping/Rolling Instruments
Traction & Counter-traction
Mobile Counter-traction
High and Low Position vs. Palm and Finger Control (temporary and permenant hemostasis)
Tying Around A Clamp - Tip Towards
Tying Around A Clamp - Tip Away
Sharp and Blunt Dissection
Snip And Strip Technique
Using the Knife (position of application & position of retrieval) Surgical Footage
Using Fine Forceps
Cautery: Finger Control, Thumb Control, Rolling Positions, Past Pointing, Angle Tip
Receiving and Retrieving While Following
Placing Retractors – Contact Visualization
First Assistant to Everyone
Ten Ways to Perfect Your Skills
Putting It All Together
First Assistant Success Concepts: 10 Ways to Perfect Your Assisting Skills