Gastric Perforation Surgery: Repair with Omental Patch

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Gastric Perforation

Background of the Omental Patch Procedure

Anatomy and Physiology

Etiology of Gastric Perforation

Diagnosis

Preprocedural Planning

Indications

Contraindications

Review

Summary

Section 3: Intraoperative Care

Repair Approach

Surgical Intervention

Instrumentation, Equipment, & Supplies

Procedure Steps

Review

Summary

Section 4: Procedural Considerations

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

Postoperative Complications

Review

Summary

Section 5: Clinical Vignette

Case Study

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

References

 

Brandy is an accomplished nursing professional with expertise in the perioperative setting. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Capella University. She has developed skills to become versatile in both the circulator and scrub roles for a variety of surgical specialties. She fulfilled numerous nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor. As an educator, she was an active member of several committees tasked with creating a safe and efficient environment that promotes optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, she has experience as an inpatient surgical nurse in roles including charge nurse, admission/discharge facilitator, 24-hour short-stay operations, and preceptor. Disclosure: Brandy Verton, BSN, RN, CNOR has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Rhiannon Winsor is a subject matter expert in the field of surgical technology and higher education. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis in teaching and learning in higher education. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered sterile processing technician (CRCST). She has 24 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, in which 12 of those years have been spent teaching in and managing surgical technology programs. She has working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial and laparoscopic surgery. Disclosure: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D, MBA, CST, CRCST has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.