What are some common indications for performing a leg amputation?

Where is the tourniquet placed? Why?

What item is placed under the tourniquet to prevent skin injury?

What antiseptics would the nurse use to prepare the skin for surgery?

What are the skin prep parameters for a leg amputation?

What is the max tourniquet time for surgery on the upper extremity? Pressure range?

What is the max tourniquet time for surgery on the lower extremity? Pressure range?

What item is used to exsanguinate the extremity prior to tourniquet inflation?

What direction is the extremity exsanguinated?

Following exsanguination, when should the surg tech lower the leg?

Before the incision is made, what process should always be performed?

List major leg structures: Artery, vein, bone, nerve, anterior muscles, posterior muscles.

What lining is scraped/removed/elevated before performing the osteotomy?

After amputating the leg, where should the student place the limb?

Why is a bone rasp used in this procedure?

Draping sequence: ¾ drape over bed, split U drape, stockinette, coban, extremity drape.