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Administration of Eyedrops and Ointments
Handling and Passing of Surgical Instruments
Instrument Care during Decontamination and Sterilization
Administration of Eyedrops and Ointments
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: March, 2001
Duration: 09:36 minutes
It is necessary to follow established protocols when administering medications to reduce the possibility of medication errors. After viewing this video, you will become acquainted with the general protocol for the administration of medications. You will also learn about the techniques that are used to instil eyedrops and ointments safely and effectively.
Blood Pressure Measurement
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: January, 2002
Duration: 09:45 minutes
In this video, we demonstrate the procedure of recording a person's blood pressure. We emphasize the correct position of the patient, use of appropriate cuff, and describe the steps involved in estimating the initial maximal pressure, positioning the stethoscope and judging the BP. The definition and purpose of taking a BP and the signs and symptoms of hypotension and hypertension are elaborated.
Draping of Surgical Patient
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: March, 2002
Duration: 12:24 minutes
This is a training video for operation room nurses. It presents the technique of isolating the area of the surgical site using appropriate draping materials. It demonstrates the procedures of draping for intraocular surgery and extraocular surgery. The principles of draping are discussed with emphasis on maintaining the sterility of the draping procedures.
Handling and Passing of Surgical Instruments
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: January, 2002
Duration: 13:51 minutes
This video illustrates the proper handling, care and use of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments. It demonstrates how the ophthalmic scrub nurse should set up a Mayo tray and hold and pass a speculum, Westcott scissors, Stevens scissors, microsurgical needleholder, Phaco handpiece, muscle hook, Senn retractor, a knife and various other instruments to the surgeon. The beginner will learn how to anticipate and choose the correct instrument to pass to the surgeon.
Handling Sterile Supplies
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: April, 2001
Duration: 16:35 minutes
By following the basic principles of aseptic technique, one can create and maintain a sterile field in which surgery can safely be performed. We have the responsibility of facilitating the elimination of the sources of contamination.
This video demonstrates the creation of a sterile field by using sterile drapes to cover the working surface including the back instrument table, the mayo stand, the gown table and the area of the surgical site. The focus of this video is on the aseptic techniques associated with the opening of sterile supplies and the introduction of sterile supplies and solutions to the field.
Instrument Care during Decontamination and Sterilization
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: March, 2002
Duration: 23:00minutes
Properly maintained instruments last longer, contribute to efficient surgery and enhance the surgical outcome by minimizing the spread of microorganisms between patients. This video illustrates the proper care of surgical instruments after surgery. It reviews the decontamination and common sterilization processes for instruments. It also demonstrates the cleaning of specific ophthalmic instruments viz., the phacoemulsification hand piece, irrigation/aspiration hand piece and light pipes.
Leading the Blind
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Produced by L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India in association with ORBIS International, New York
Year of Publication: January, 2002
Duration: 10:51 minutes
This video sensitises the health care worker to the problems a blind person may face in unfamiliar environments. It is an interactive video accompanied by exercises, and demonstrates the technique of approaching a blind person, leading a blind person, overcoming obstacles, communicating with a blind person, and assisting a blind person to sit. It makes particularly useful viewing for nurses dealing with patients who come into hospital for surgery. The blindness may be temporary, but for effective communication to take place, the nurse must empathize with the patient and the demands of the situation.
Surgical Skin Preparation
Author: Ms.Watts Karen
Duration: 10 minutes
Year of Publication: January, 2002
The video demonstrates the prepping of the eye for ophthalmic procedures. It also reviews the general principles of the surgical skin prep, that is, the techniques used for prepping any surgical site. The purpose of skin prep, pre-prep patient preparation, preparation of the prep table, the methods for the prep by the scrub nurse and the circulating nurses are illustrated.