surgical nurse
Scalpel-passing professional
A surgical nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in assisting during surgical procedures.
They work in operating rooms preparing instruments, monitoring patients, and supporting surgeons throughout operations.
The role requires specialized training in sterile technique and surgical protocols: The surgical nurse handed the scalpel to the surgeon.
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- operating theaterRoom for surgical procedures
- scrub techOperating room instrument handler
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- sterileFree from microorganisms
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