Modified radical mastectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries on women with operable breast cancer. Surgeons can perform this procedure in the operating room with the assistance of a CST or CSFA. CSTs and CSFAs need continuing education hours in many different educational areas to increase their knowledge.
The goal of this course is to provide surgical technologists in the operating room with information about modified radical mastectomy, when it is performed, and its potential complications.
This course is approved for surgical techs from 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2024.
Outline:
Assisting with a Modified Radical Mastectomy
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Modified Radical Mastectomy
Breast Cancer Statistics
Definitions
Breast Anatomy
Blood Supply & Innervation
Metastasis
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Indications for Modified Radical Mastectomy
Indications for Axillary Node Dissection
Procedure Workup and Planning
Equipment
Instruments
General Supplies
Skin Graft Supplies
Preparation for the Procedure
Surgery
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
Split Thickness Skin Graft (STSG)
Breast Reconstruction with Prosthesis
Postoperative Course
Complications
Increased Risk of Complications
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
A. M.
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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.Staff Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She is licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of New York. She obtained her OCN certification in 2008. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, within the Medical Surgical Division, mentoring nurses in renal and oncology specialties, and the role of nurse educator. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica earned a master’s degree in nursing education from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Disclosure: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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