Introduction to the Operating Room
LESSON 2: Operating Room Personnel, Policies, and Nomenclature
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2-32. SURGEON'S PREFERENCE CARDS (SUTURE CARDS)
The surgeon's preference cards contain information as to the types of sutures, needles, and stitches required for a procedure. A card is on file for each surgeon for each kind of operation that he performs. The surgeon's glove size may also be included on the card as well as the surgeon's preference for an instrument not included in the basic set.
