Before you start your rotation, you need to know these things:
- Continuous and non continuous sutures
- How to scrub in
Before you start your rotation, read these topics: (listed in order of importance)
- Types of sutures
- Hernias
- Diabetic Foot
- Biliary Tree Disorders (gallstones etc)
- Acute chest trauma
- Burns
- Peptic Ulcer
- Aneurysms
During your rotation, carry these items:
- Confidence (even if you're not sure, answer with your chest)
- very comfortable shoes
- scrubs
- pdf of surgery Wayne’s notes on your phone/iPad
- Google :)