Surgical Education Learners Forum/Perioperative Nursing/Setting Up the Operating Room/Instruments and Supplies

Gather these before you practise. The list comes from this module's developer worksheet.

Where we hold a photograph the item links to it. If something here is not used in this procedure, remove it, and if something is missing, add it.

• OR logbook
• Cleaning checklist / turnover checklist
• OR safety checklist (WHO/time-out)
• Count board / count sheet
• OR master supply list / par levels
• Gloves
  • Sterile gloves
• Mask
  • Surgical masks
• Gown
  • Sterile disposable gown
• Eye protection
• Instrument trolley / case cart
• Mayo stand(s)
  • Mayo stand
• Back table(s)
  • Back table
• Stools
  • Stool
• Linen sets
• Waste containers (general, biohazard)
  • Waste container
• Sharps container
• Anesthesia machine
• Lighting equipment
• Suction machine (wall/portable)
• Auxiliary equipment (ESU, warmer, monitors, etc.)
• Emergency equipment (crash cart/defibrillator)
• Sterile storage access
• Drapes
  • Wrapped drape pack
• Basic surgical instrument sets (sealed)