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Prevention of Accidents and Hazards in Operation Theatre

Thyroid glands Adult health nursing

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PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS AND

HAZARDS IN OPERATION THEATRE


BLOOD/BODY FLUID EXPOSURES
• 50% of our sharps injuries occurs during use
• Procedures with the most sharp injuries
• suturing
• Blood sampling
• Inserting IV lines
• Intramural injuries
• Withdrawing needle from patient
• During disposal
• Needles left in dustbin,laundry,OT table on the floor
PREVENTION

• Dispose off sharp in sharp container immediately after use


• When emptying suction canisters ,always pour carefully and
wear eye /face protection
• Account for all sharp used
• Use personnel protective equipment
• Utilize safe zone during each surgical procedure
PARTICULATE RELEASES
• Some procedures in the operating room generate
particulates into the air
• (in from cantering bloodvessels,using lasers)
• These particulates can have viable organisms present that
can cause infection
Prevention
• Use suction close to point of generation
• Wear tight fitting safety goggles
• Wear N95 respirator
WASTE ANAESTHETIC GASES

• Release of anesthetic games into an OT can result in loss of


small motor skill ,slowing of reflexes ,mental
confusion,tiredness
• Action by the anesthesiologists can minimize these exposures
• Check all connection before use for leaks
• Pack endotracheal tube to prevent leaks
• Have equipment serviced /checked periodically
SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS

• The walking surface of OT locations can be slippery,causing an


injury
• Take the appropriate precautions
• Wear slip resistant foot wear
• Report water/fluids on floor for clean up
• Have personnel place a'caution WET FLOOR’ sign on floor until
cleaned
X-RAYS, LASERS

• We must prepare the OT for use of xrays/lasers


• Place lead aprons/ lead thyroid shield at the entry of
OT to be used by everyone inside the OT
• Place the eye protection equipment at the entry of OT
if laser is to be used
• Keep the use of c- arm to the minimum
HEAD INJURIES
• OT lights are adjustable sometimes they may be in a
position that can cause a head injury
• Use these simple rules
• Keep light up ,out of the way until needed
• Once done using , move the light up out of the way
ELECTRICAL SHOCK

• Shocks are usually the result of faulty equipment


• Take the following actions
• Unplug power cords by holding the plug, never pull the cord
• Never operate equipment if the ground plug is missing .Take
the unit out of service for repairs
• Prevent exposure of electrical,equipment from body fluid/other
electrolyte inside the OT
FIRE

• Inorder to understand how fire extinguisher work

• Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away


one or more elements of the fire triangle

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