<p>I totally agree with post 18. We had a kid in the NICU. We had to scrub, dry, gown ,etc BEFORE we entered the NICU area. There would not have been any evidence of this IN the NICU itself.</p>
<p>Doctors and other medical staff do not do this IN the operating room…at all. It is done before they enter the area.</p>
<p>I still don’t see what your sister is so upset about. It sounds like a nurse, but even so, what if another doctor was brought in for some reason to assist - what’s the big deal? My H often gets called at the last minute to assist / be an extra hand at surgeries. That’s the whole point of his being on call at the hospital. It’s just not noteworthy. </p>
<p>^^^^For both my C-sections, there were two doctors involved in the OR, the on call doctor who handled my labor, and my actual OB, who came in to do the surgery. </p>
<p>That’s exactly it. H gets called to do second assists for CS all the time. The patient might not recognize him. So? </p>
<p>When I had my C sections, the ONLY person i knew was my doctor. The place was bustling with other people.</p>
<p>When I had my section it was at a teaching hospital.
Ob intern, residents, attending , and maybe a fellow?
Neonatologists, perinatologists, anesthesiologists & nurses for both me & D. My Dr didn’t actually have privileges at this hospital, but it had the highest level NICU.
Then when they saw what a perfectly heart shaped uterus I had, they opened the door to the hallway and let the construction workers have a peek.
( not sure if I am kidding, the hospital was in the middle of extensive remodeling and before delivery, I was wheeled to have an ultrasound, past the construction, where it had been temporarily relocated in the basement which was full of drywall and sheets of plastic. I was very aware I was in a drafty hospital gown)
Everyone was covered on my insurance. However, these days, not everyone may take your insurance, or you may need a referral before its covered, so its a good idea to check everyone out as much as you can beforehand, to save hassle later.</p>
<p>Glad you clarified some. I “donned” scrubs in a locker room, like all in the hospital surgery suites. As the anesthesiologist I often added nonsterile gowns to keep warm. The surgeon and scrub nurse/tech and any assistants were “gowned and gloved” by an assistant.</p>
<p>In an outpatient setting for a superficial procedure things can be very different. I wouldn’t be upset by the lack of hand sanitizer- previous hand washing and gloves trump that. I can’t imagine that you were allowed into the sterile surgery area, where scrubs are mandatory. The surgeon had plenty of time to change clothes and/or gown and glove during the anesthesia/prep time. </p>
<p>Relax and don’t worry about what you saw. </p>
<p>btw- an anesthesiologist is a physician (MD or DO), a CRNA is a certified registered nurse anesthetist or anesthetist in the US.</p>
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<p>@wis75 - Not to derail the thread, but having had my share of surgeries and procedures over the last few months, your comment reminded me, I always wondered exactly HOW on earth you all manage to stay warm in those rooms? </p>
<p>It can be difficult. Layers. I am long retired but it would be the same today. Scrubs with a short jacket, add a nonsterile gown open in front, add a blanket over the shoulders if desperate. The shower cap like headgear retains heat as would gloves. Shoes with socks along with the shoe covers. A busy case helps instead of the ones where not much happens and you have to remain quiet.</p>
<p>Heat the patient’s fluids and airway gases along with blankets and special warming blankets. Perhaps the use of LED lighting instead of halogen heat producers for surgical spotlights would make a difference.</p>
<p>Part of the recovery room job is to warm the patient- heated blankets are marvelous, over the body and head as well. Those places are kept warm as well.</p>
<p>The person she consented to is the person the hospital will allow to perform the surgery. Unless, it is a teaching facility. If she was at a teaching facility, then a resident may perform the surgery under the direction and supervision of the surgeon she gave consent to perform the surgery.</p>