The role of the cardiac surgical scrub nurse in the multidisciplinary team

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    scrub nurse, heart transplantation, multidisciplinary team

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    https://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2022.312

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    Transplantation is a surgical procedure that is performed when organ failure is in the final stage and when other treatment methods have been exhausted. The diseased organ is replaced by an organ from a suitable donor. The surgical scrub nurse is responsible for securing all necessary organ packaging materials, solutions, transport containers and surgical instruments. During the preparation of the heart transplantation, the operating nurse has a very important role in ensuring the sterile conditions of the operating room and surgical materials, as well as the preparation and availability of surgical instruments. The scrub nurse, as part of a multidisciplinary team, has a specific role due to the extensive field of work in the various stages of the organ donation and transplantation process. To achieve the desired goal, it is very important to constantly improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes, especially in this area, where new challenges and responsibilities are presented every day. Being a member of the transplant team requires a high level of professional education, dedication, and availability in free time, which also results in the adoption of a new lifestyle. ( 1 )

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    The role of the cardiac surgical scrub nurse in the multidisciplinary team

    Extended Abstract
    Issue9-10
    Published
    Pages312
    PDF via DOIhttps://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2022.312
    scrub nurse
    heart transplantation
    multidisciplinary team

    Authors

    Katarina Karimanović*ORCIDDubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
    Milka GrubišićORCIDDubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
    Ivan MarkačDubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
    Dragana JurčićORCIDDubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia
    Mia ČarapinaORCIDDubrava University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia

    Full Text

    Transplantation is a surgical procedure that is performed when organ failure is in the final stage and when other treatment methods have been exhausted. The diseased organ is replaced by an organ from a suitable donor. The surgical scrub nurse is responsible for securing all necessary organ packaging materials, solutions, transport containers and surgical instruments. During the preparation of the heart transplantation, the operating nurse has a very important role in ensuring the sterile conditions of the operating room and surgical materials, as well as the preparation and availability of surgical instruments. The scrub nurse, as part of a multidisciplinary team, has a specific role due to the extensive field of work in the various stages of the organ donation and transplantation process. To achieve the desired goal, it is very important to constantly improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes, especially in this area, where new challenges and responsibilities are presented every day. Being a member of the transplant team requires a high level of professional education, dedication, and availability in free time, which also results in the adoption of a new lifestyle. ( 1 )