Surgery 101

103. How to Avoid Fainting in the OR

Jul 13, 2012 · 17 min · 8.6 MB
0:00-17:20

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In this episode, Dr Tammy Morris discusses tips to stay on your feet in the OR.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the factors that contribute to students passing out in the operating room.
  • Be able to list several methods that students can employ to avoid fainting in the OR.
  • Be able to describe the steps one should follow if one does feel faint in the OR.
  • Be able to enter the surgery clerkship with a good understanding of the above objectives so that they will have diminished anxiety upon starting the clerkship.

Running time 17:20