ºÝºÝߣshows by User: jeaniemoran9 / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif ºÝºÝߣshows by User: jeaniemoran9 / ºÝºÝߣShare feed for ºÝºÝߣshows by User: jeaniemoran9 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-jeaniemoran9-48x48.jpg?cb=1633132829 The surgical assistant is responsible for assisting the surgeon under direct and indirect supervision throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative duties and procedures at all times. 1. Preoperative The surgical assistant facilitates the safe positioning of the patient according to the surgeon’s preference, patient’s anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed. A preoperative introduction visit may be done to assess the surgical site to better aid in positioning. Assists circulator and anesthesia provider in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to: Foley catheter placement, tourniquet application, placement of intravenous ca...