At Nova Scotia Health, perioperative services teams support patients throughout their entire surgical journey – from preparation to the operating room, to recovery.
Perioperative teams include surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, perfusionists, physician assistants, anesthesia assistants, anesthesia technicians, medical device reprocessing technicians, registered nurse first assistants, nurse practitioners and others.
Collaboration among perioperative teams helps ensure that patients are well prepared for surgery, undergo a safe procedure, experience quality patient care, and have continuity of care as they recover at home.
Collectively, these roles are essential in delivering seamless, high-quality surgical care.
Read more about perioperative services here.
