Talk:Operating department practitioner

"Circulatory stage"

I have again removed the title "circulatory stage". I have done this because it is NOT a stage of care and should not be labeled as so. Sorry to be pedantic to anyone wishing to edit this page, I just want it to be factually correct, thanks. Any extended description of the ODP's role is welcomed and greatly appreciated! -Parmaynu.

Hi, i have added a few bits of information relating to the ODP's role in my trust, i hope that these are useful in the important job of raising the profile of our profession and educating people on ODP roles. Thanks Phil RODP Essex

I am an odp who regards circulation as part of the surgical stage, but I also consider it to be part of my job!Kate

Hi, I edited out the link to the ODP forum, as it was broken. To replace it I added a link to www.theatreteam.co.uk which is an information site for theatre practitioners and which also contains a forum. -Liv

I expanded significantly on the anaesthetic stage, and it’s all been deleted. Current description is inadequate, does not reflect the magnitude of the responsibilities of the role, or the the expansive skill set. If someone’s deleted it provide justification? -rich — Preceding unsigned comment added by The ODP (talk • contribs) 18:07, 22 March 2020 (UTC)

Error in 'Triad of anaesthesia'
I would like to refer to the statement regarding the triad of anaesthesia. The 'muscle relaxant' is not a part of the triad as every patient does not require this for surgery. However an anti-emetic is part of the triad. The triad should consist of; A strong, fast acting opiod An anti-emetic for post operative nausea An induction agent to induce sleep

Cat — Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.44.14.197 (talk) 14:59, 2 February 2012 (UTC) The actual term is 'muscle relaxation' meaning that the patient does not respond to surgical stimuli, not that the anaesthetist administers a muscle relaxant. An anti-emetic would not form part of the triad as it is not required for anaesthesia. We prefer our patients to be pain free, not remember the nasty things we do to them and not jump when the surgeon stabs them with a scalpel! For some reason surgeons don't like moving targets! :-p — Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.165.119.216 (talk) 15:27, 14 April 2012 (UTC)

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