<ul><li>Assess and prepare patients for surgery, including verifying patient identity, surgical site, and consent forms.</li><li>Provide preoperative instructions and emotional support to patients and their families.</li><li>Collaborate with the surgical team to plan and coordinate patient care.</li><li>Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.</li><li>Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, sponges, and sutures during surgery.</li><li>Monitor the patient’s vital signs and overall condition throughout the procedure.</li><li>Maintain a sterile environment to prevent infection.</li><li>Handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis.</li><li>Monitor patients in the recovery room, ensuring a smooth transition from anesthesia to wakefulness.</li><li>Assess patients for any complications or adverse reactions to surgery.</li></ul>

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