Practicals · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Microvascular surgery, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery
Operating microscope and loupes set-up and use
- Type
- Instrument
- Curriculum level
- PI - perform independently (NMC)
- Also called
- surgical loupes, operating microscope
Videos and resources
- VideoHow to setup microscope, chair, Table for your first surgical case- Dr Sourabh Patwardhan15:22
- VideoGetting Ready for Microsurgery Meet The Microscope17:22
- +66 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Set up the microscope in the operation theatre or Laboratory.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 8)
“Use magnifying loupes and operating microscope during surgery.” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 8)
“Basic techniques; instrumentation; operative microscopes” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 18)
“Trainees must become proficient in using loupes and microscope.” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 7)