Question

Surgical Technology program
Case study: Ned is preparing the OR for an emergency procedure. He is rushing because he knows that the patient will soon be brought into the OR, and he may not have time to complete his preparations. Ned is opening the final item; just as he is about to place the item on the back table, he notices a small hole in the wrapper.

             
                  Questions

Q1. What moral / ethical concept will Ned use to make the "right" decision?

Q2. What are Ned's options, what is the best choice?

Q3. If Ned makes the wrong choice, what possible impact could this have on the patient?

Answer 1

1) Ned should use the ethical concept of "justice" to make the right decision. Because in this ethical concept decision makers should focus on action that are fair to those involved.

2) Ned's have two options, either he can continue preparing OR by using this unsterile item or replace this set with a sterile one and continue preparing.

Best choice is change the set to prevent patient from getting infected.

3) If Ned makes the wrong choice, there could be chance of getting surgical site infection to the patient.