Ekta Khilrani

Department : Emergency Care Services Operation Theatre

Assisted in surgeries across multiple specialties including general surgery, urology, burns and plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, pediatrics, ENT, and gynecology.

Preoperative Responsibilities: Preparation of the OT: Ensured all surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile materials were ready and available for use.
Patient Preparation: Verified patient identity, consent, and readiness for surgery, following aseptic techniques to minimize infection risk.
Surgical Team Coordination: Assisted in organizing and briefing the surgical team about the procedure, ensuring smooth communication.
2. Intraoperative Duties
Assisting Surgeons: Provided instruments and assistance during surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field and adhering to infection control protocols.
Monitoring Equipment: Managed surgical equipment, such as cautery machines, endoscopy towers, and specialized instruments for procedures.
Anticipating Needs: Proactively responded to the surgeon's and anesthetist’s requirements during critical moments.
3. Postoperative Care
Transfer of Patients: Safely transferred patients to recovery areas, ensuring stable vitals and comfort.
Instrument Handling: Counted and documented instruments and materials to prevent retained surgical items.
Documentation: Maintained accurate records of surgical procedures, medication administration, and patient progress.
4. Quality Assurance
Collaborated in infection control initiatives to ensure compliance with hospital policies.
Participated in audits, training sessions, and quality improvement meetings to refine care standards.
5. Mentorship and Teamwork
Guided junior nurses and interns in understanding OT protocols and surgical techniques.

Department: Trauma Operation Theater

Preoperative Responsibilities Intraoperative Duties Postoperative Care Emergency Preparedness Training and Collaboration Infection Control and Quality Assurance

• Prepared the trauma operation theatre with essential instruments and equipment for emergency and elective surgeries.
• Ensured proper sterilization and readiness of surgical materials to maintain a sterile environment.
• Verified patient identity, consent, and preoperative checklists, adhering to trauma care protocols.
• Coordinated with the multidisciplinary trauma team to enable seamless surgical interventions.
• Assisted in emergency and planned trauma surgeries across multiple specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, pediatrics, and neurosurgery.
• Operated and monitored specialized trauma care equipment, including ventilators, orthopedic traction devices, and surgical instruments.
• Anticipated and promptly met the surgeon's needs during high-pressure emergency procedures.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring patient safety.
• Monitored and safely transferred patients from the OT to recovery or ICU, ensuring the stability of vital signs.
• Maintained precise documentation of surgical counts, patient data, and procedure details.
• Provided immediate post-surgical care and assisted in preventing and managing complications.
• Responded efficiently to trauma cases and mass casualty incidents by rapidly preparing the OT for high influxes of critical patients.
• Ensured availability and functionality of life-saving equipment and medications during emergencies.
• Mentored junior staff and interns in trauma-specific OT protocols and procedures.
• Worked collaboratively with surgeons, anesthetists, and medical teams to deliver optimal care in high-stakes trauma settings.
• Implemented and maintained infection control standards, particularly in handling high-risk trauma cases.
• Participated in hospital audits and training programs to improve the efficiency and safety of trauma OT practices.