Directory of top Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X
The directory of Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Virginia Beach, Virginia was last updated 6/30/2024
Freshair Respiratory Care, Inc.404 INVESTORS PL, SUITE 105, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Telephone Number: (704)-516-8789 Oxygen Equipment & Supplies Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies |
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Date NPI Record created: 10/18/2013 |
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Advanced Aeromedical3429 CHANDLER CREEK RD, SUITE 102, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Telephone Number: (757)-481-1590 Oxygen Equipment & Supplies Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies |
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Date NPI Record created: 9/3/2008 |
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Maryview Hospital184 BUSINESS PARK DR, SUITE 100, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Telephone Number: (757)-213-7902 Oxygen Equipment & Supplies Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies |
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Date NPI Record created: 6/20/2006 |
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Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant)
Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Other
Description
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
Notes
Source: Association of Surgical Assistants, 2014. [7/1/2007: new, 7/1/2014: title modified, definition modified]
http://www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting
Additional Resources: National Surgical Assistant Association, www.nsaa.net.
