OPTHALMOLOGY -- ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE EYE

Here is a good vodeo to review the anatomy and physiology of the eye. This author also has several more great eye videos.

Assemblymember Hernandez Recognizes California's Surgical Technologists

Ortho Gate

Check out this great website for orthopedic surgery and trauma:

http://www.orthogate.org/

A permanent link to the site as been added to the Student Success page.

SJVC on Valley Life

During National Surgical Technologists week back in September, Valley Life came to SJVC and conducted an on-site interview with Ms. Junge and a couple of our students. Great job getting the word out about our profession everyone!

Surgical Hand Scrub Learning Module

The attached video is intended to help you practice your scrubbing skills:

Inside the Red Line

There is an interesting new website for surgical technology students. The site, Inside the Red Line, was created by a student named Jamie Nielsen and contains information that may help you with your reports and projects. There is also a blog on the site that relates some of Jamie's experiences as a clinical student. Check it out here.

Waterless Surgical Hand Scrub

This week in the lab the focus is on scrubbing. The surgical scrub is an important part of aseptic technique and the prevention of infection. Several techniques and products have been developed to facilitate the surgical hand scrub. One of these is the waterless scrub. In our lab, we have avagard waterless scrub solution located next to the traditional scrub sinks. Because this method has become very commonplace in operating rooms throughout the world, the performance of a waterless scrub is a skill that you will learn and check off on this week. Please find the instructions for the use of 3M's Avagard product at the following link:

3M AVAGARD