26/11/2019
Images show an out patient operating theatre, where we perform day case procedures such as spinal injections.
This is a sterile environment with carefully controlled airflow.
Things to note are:
-The carbon fibre operating table, which is radio-lucent, not showing up on x-rays.
-The “C-arm” is parked at the side and is used to x-ray the patient and, for an injection, confirm that the needle tip is in exactly the right place.
-To make it comfortable for the patient, the anaesthetist sits at the head end and has the anaesthetic machine to his side, allowing sedative, or, if needed, full general anaesthetic, to be administered.
-The rack of lead aprons by the door are obligatory for the staff to wear when using x-rays. A patient, only exposed once or twice, has no risk from these, but the staff may be exposed 20 times a day and therefore need this protection.
If you are interested in seeing the theatre and learning about procedures, when to refer and how to rehabilitate clients/patients, book your place on our course:
https://www.thespineschool.co.uk/course/book
