In this episode Kelly and John discuss and compare the idea of being a "Jack of all Trades" as a Surgical Assistant or having a broad skill base. Is it better to specialize in one surgical discipline or have a broad skill set over many of the common surgical specialties.

In this special episode for Surgical Assistant week John and Kelly interview the ASA President Fred Fisher. Learn about the history of Surgical Assisting as well what the profession was like in the early days. Also, hear Fred's advice for new Surgical Assistants. Learn what "Surgeonese" is and why it is so important for new Surgical Assistants to learn it!

In this episode John and Kelly discuss some of the most common positions for the surgical patient. They also discuss some of the specific devices and techniques for safely positioning a patient. Once you understand the principle behind safe positioning it allows you to be as creative as you need.

Trenguard:

https://www.steris.com/healthcare/products/surgical-table-accessories/trendelenburg-position-accessories/trenguard-trendelenburg-patient-restraint

Pink Pad system:

https://xodusmedical.com/PinkPad

TrenMAX:

https://www.impmedical.com/positioning-products/trenmax-trendelenburg-positioning-gel-sheet/

Safe-T-Secure:

https://www.impmedical.com/positioning-products/trenmax-trendelenburg-positioning-gel-sheet/

Nu Blue foam Wingpad:

https://www.soulemedical.com/trendelenburg-positioners