Fears of feeling pain during the case to the cst

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Case Study: A 26-year old female patient was involved in an automobile accident and the airbag deployed, fracturing her nasal septum. She feels fortunate to have escaped serious injury but is concerned when she is informed that only local anesthetic will be used during the procedure. In preoperative holding, she reports her fears of feeling pain during the case to the CST.

1. What surgical procedure will be performed to repair the patient's fractured septum?

2. What steps will be taken to ensure that the surgical site is properly anesthetized?

3. What medications and supplies will the CST expect the surgeon to use to administer anesthesia?

4. What reassurances can the OR team give the patient to alleviate her fears?

Reference no: EM132469410

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