u/Helgurk

Hello,

Relatively new OR nurse. Currently going through all the rotations. One thing I am still heavily struggling with is cord management. Now, I'm no stranger to cord/line management - I came from ICU nursing. But cord management in a confined space while maintaining sterility? Oh my fucking god I am struggling hard. Don't get me started on laparoscopic cases, but thankfully the surgeons in general surgery help with setting up the cords. But even when it's a cautery or two and suction I am still struggling - shit gets tangled, or I barely have enough length to reach the surgeon. It just sucks cause it makes me look so fucking stupid and it makes me start the case on the wrong foot. Any tips?