Question

The surgeon stated "local" the scrub person is ready to hand the syringe with the medication to the surgeon. What should the scrub person do before giving the surgeon the syringe?

a) hand the med to the surgeon
b) state "here is the local"
c) state "local: lidocaine 1% with epi 1: 100,000"

Answer 1

The scrub person should state the name and concentration of the medication, e.g., "local: lidocaine 1% with epi 1: 100,000," before handing it to the surgeon as part of safety protocols.

Step-by-step explanation:

Before handing the syringe with the medication to the surgeon, the scrub person should state the name of the medication, its concentration, and any other relevant details, for example "local: lidocaine 1% with epi 1: 100,000." This protocol is part of the timeout and sign-in procedures intended to prevent errors by verbally confirming critical information about the patient's care. Such practices ensure that all members of the surgical team are aware of key concerns for the patient's recovery and care.