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T U R N O V E R
tor nurse evaluates
each patient in pre-op
and transports the
patient to the OR, then
hands off the patient
to the circulator. The
facilitator assists the
anesthesia provider
with intubation and
induction so the circulator can continue setting up the case. At
the end of the case,
the circulator hands
off the patient to the
facilitator, providing
detailed information
regarding the procedure and patient plan.
The facilitator transports the patient to
the PACU with the
anesthesiologist and
hands off the patient
to the PACU RN staff.
The circulator doesn't
need to leave the OR
at the end of the case,
thus allowing for swift
cleanup and setup for
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