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The Surgical Technologist

AST Represents the Interests of more than 50,000 Surgical Technologists Nationwide

Surgical technologists and surgical assistants are critical members of the operating room team. In today's competitive arena, this audience cannot be ignored.

If your company manufactures ... Here's how many surgical technologists evaluate your products ...

Surgical gloves..........................

More than 16,000
Hand scrub products.................. More than 15,700
Surgical instruments................. More than 15,400
Surgical drapes......................... More than 14,600
Surgical gowns........................... More than 14,600
Laparoscopic equipment/instruments ..........

More than 13,900

Electrosurgical instruments............................

More than 12,100

In the O.R., they ...

  • Prepare patients for surgery - draping, positioning, and establishing the sterile field

  • Set up surgical instruments and equipment

  • Gloving

  • Pass instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon

  • Ensure the integrity of the sterile field throughout the procedure

  • Cut suture

  • Perform surgical counts of sponges, needles, supplies and instruments

  • Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens

  • Apply dressings

  • Operate lights and suction machines

  • Assist with diagnostic equipment

Outside the O.R., they ...

  • Manage central supply departments

  • Represent surgical instrument manufacturers and sterile supply services

For More Information click here on Media Kit/Exhibits
Teri Yarborough. National Advertising & Exhibit Sales Manager
Call Toll-Free: (800) 637-7433 ext.2509 or Direct: (303) 325-2509


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