A.G.R.O. Suspension Team Procedural Protocols
The following hook placement, removal and clean-up protocols have been developed by A.G.R.O. team leaders to ensure personal safety, an optimal suspension experience, and maximum efficiency. Anyone working with A.G.R.O. during meets or special events will be expected to follow these protocols at all times.
Your cooperation is appreciated!
Your cooperation is appreciated!
Standard Procedure for Placement of Suspension Hooks
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1. Wash your hands!
2. Don nitrile gloves, wipe down procedure tray (Mayo tray) with hard surface disinfectant, and let sit for manufacturers stated duration to achieve effectiveness. 3. Change gloves and drape any areas that will be used for piercing with disposable covers (procedural tray with tray cover, chair with drape cloth, etc). 4. Set-up your tray with all necessary items for procedure as best to suit your needs. This set up should include, but is not limited to: sterile prep-pack, sterile hooks, sterile needles. 5. Open sterile prep-pack completely. Apply a small amount of Gentian Violet to the plastic see through side of the envelope. Remember, a little of this goes a long way! Also, apply a small amount of lube to the clear plastic side. Change gloves. 6. Apply germicidal skin prep to the area to be pierced. Apply the skin prep in a circular motion working from the center outward. Using a sterile paper towel, remove any excess skin prep. Change gloves. 7. Using a sterile tooth pick and Gentian Violet mark the placement for the hooks. Once all marks have been made, change gloves. 8. Have the suspendee sit or lie on designated chair/table that has already been draped with a disposable barrier drape cloth. 9. Pinching the tissue marked in between your thumb, index, and middle finger, roll the tissue back and forth, lightly pulling up. This is to help in the separation of the tissue from underlying structures such blood vessels, muscles, and nerves. THIS STEP SHOULD ALWAYS HAPPEN!! 10. Once you feel the tissue is ready to be pierced place the hook and needle in your hand in the most ergonomic way for you. Using the opposite hand pinch and roll tissue to place it in the best position to hit both marks on the skin. 11.Once you are in a good position to do your piercing say, “SET!” that way everyone knows you are ready to do your piercing. Once everyone has said “SET!”, the person in charge of the piercing crew will have the suspendee take in a deep breath. On the suspendee's exhale, the piercing will be done as quickly and accurately as possible. This should be done with a smooth yet forced push. 12. When every hook has been sank into place, the needles will be taken to the sharps container one at a time. There is no need to crowd, as to prevent needle sticks! 13. After all needles have been disposed of, designated persons will place shackles on the eyes of the hooks. One designated person will dispose of used paper products, etc and will wipe down the procedure tray & chair/table used with hard surface disinfectant in preparation for the next procedure. All others will remove their gloves, and WASH their hands. 14. Once all shackles are put into place, one designated gloved person will escort the suspendee to the suspension rig, and will stay with the suspendee until their suspension is complete. Your duties during the suspension are to make sure that all gross amounts of blood are controlled from the piercing wounds (this is commonly referred to as “working bio on the floor”). Once the suspension is complete you will be responsible for the suspendee getting back the the cleanup area. |
Standard Procedure for Hook Removal
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