Peri-operative obstetrics a. Surgical asepsis b. Surgical instruments c. Roles of the midwives in the operating room
Peri-operative obstetrics a. Surgical asepsis b. Surgical instruments c. Roles of the midwives in the operating room d. Assisting in obstetrical surgical procedure (BTL, CS, dilatation and curettage Introduction
Peri-operative obstetrics refers to the nursing and midwifery care provided before, during, and after obstetrical surgical procedures. Midwives play an important role in maintaining patient safety, preventing infection, assisting the surgical team, and promoting maternal recovery.
Common obstetrical surgical procedures include:
Cesarean Section (CS) Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) Episiotomy repair Assisted vaginal delivery procedures
A. Surgical Asepsis
A. Surgical Asepsis
Surgical asepsis, also called sterile technique, is the process of keeping an area or object free from all microorganisms including pathogens and spores.
It is used in:
Operating rooms
Delivery rooms during invasive procedures
Surgical wound care
Obstetrical operations