![]() ![]() Many employers may look for surgical first assistants who are able to perform well under pressure, work efficiently with attention to detail, and are open to continuously learning about new surgical procedures and techniques. This role requires you to be on your feet for long periods of time during a shift. Surgical first assistants work daytime or evening shifts and can be on call for overnight or weekend periods on a rotating basis. Surgical first assistants most often work in hospital operating rooms, outpatient centers, or specialty clinics. Depending on the institution or hospital, a surgical first assistant may help with a variety of specialty areas including: This role is needed across virtually all types of specialty surgeries. Depending on the facility, specific duties may vary between surgical assistants, surgical technologists, and the surgical nurse. A surgical first assistant is more focused on assisting the surgeon during surgery. A surgical technologist is responsible for surgical instrumentation, management of the sterile field, and preparation of the operating room. While similar, the surgical technologist and surgical first assistant are two distinct roles. ![]() The list above is certainly not comprehensive as the role of a surgical first assistant will vary greatly depending on the surgical procedure, specialty area, and type of facility. Collaborating with others to provide continuity of care.Providing postoperative skills in patient care such as applying dressings to surgical wounds, patient transfer and transport, transfer of care, and monitoring for immediate complications.Utilizing appropriate suturing techniques, according to surgeon preference, to close the incision at the end of the procedure.Proficiency in technical skills required during a surgical procedure, including, but not limited to: clamping, cauterizing, suturing, inserting, injecting, manipulating, retracting, cutting, and ligating tissue as necessary.Having knowledge of and using all open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment necessary for a procedure.Providing intraoperative skills such as visualization, trocar insertion, injection of local anesthetics, hemostasis, tissue handling, placement and securing of wound drains, and closure of body planes.Positioning the patient to provide the necessary exposure for the procedure, as well as the surgeon preference.Communicating the surgeon’s preferences and specific patient needs to surgical team.Common roles and responsibilities of a surgical first assistant include: They have responsibilities before, during, and after surgical procedures. They work very closely with patients of all ages. Surgical first assistants interact with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other health care staff. ![]() The surgical assistant performs these tasks under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. They are advanced allied health practitioners who provide aid in exposure, wound closure, bleeding control, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the surgical patient. They anticipate the needs of the surgical team and during an operation, assist the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among many other technical tasks. A surgical first assistant, also referred to as a surgical assistant or simply a first assist, works in the operating room during a surgical procedure. ![]()
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6/22/2023 0 Comments Convert 2 tablespoons to cups![]() ![]() See our full kitchen scale buying guide for more options and ideas to help measure your ingredients accurately. The weighing plate is wide enough to handle a variety of full sized mixing bowls and the digital display is flat, so cleanup fairly easy.įinally, this scale will measure in either grams or ounces simply choose your preferred weight on the button to the right of the display. If you need to measure 2 cups of flour, which is actually only 9 ounces, simply set your measuring container on the scale, turn it on, and add 9 ounces of flour to the container. This scale zeroes out when you turn it on. The Primo digital kitchen scale by Escali is available in a variety of colors to help match your decor. Now that we know why that last batch of oatmeal cookies turned into aromatic bricks, we can address this challenge and get back to great baking.Ī kitchen scale that will zero out is critical if you’re going to measure your dry products by weight. Brown sugar is heavier than white sugar, but powdered sugar only weighs as much as cake flour. When working with any product that is solid (or dry), weighing is a much more accurate method of adding product to your mixing bowl.įor example, one cup of milk is 8 ounces, while a cup of wheat flour is 4.5 ounces, and a cup of cake flour is 4 ounces. In addition, many solid forms of shortening are available in sticks and can be easily cut into accurate chunks for baking. SEE ALSO: How many tablespoons in a stick of butter For example, a stick of butter is 8 ounces or half a cup, and if you need to be more specific, most sticks of butter have markings on the wax paper coating. There are several tools that will simplify these calculations. ![]() Related | Does Shortening Go Bad? Tools To Simplify ![]() How many tablespoons in 2/3 cup? There are 10 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons in 2/3 of a cup / 4 and 2/3 fluid ounces / 151.4 grams.How many tablespoons in 1/2 cup? There are 8 tablespoons in 1 cup / 4 fluid ounces / 113.4 grams.How many tablespoons in 1/3 cup? There are 5 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon in 1/3 of a cup / 2 and 1/3 fluid ounces / 75.7 grams.How many tablespoons in a cup? There are 16 tablespoons in a cup / 8 fluid ounces / 226.8 gramsWhen measuring liquids for volume, the following is a helpful guide to make sure your recipes produce consistent outcomes.Ĭonversions for butter and/or shortening: If your ingredient is not listed, than check which one comes closest and use those measurements or do a search online.Dry ingredients will be more accurate when measured by weight, not by volume. Here is a calculation for a few common ingredients. * All the above measurements have been round up exact volumes in milliliter are mentioned between bracketsĬalculating cups and spoons into grams is a little tricker, because you have to deal with volume per ingredient (a tablespoon of butter would weigh heavier than the same tablespoon with icingsugar for instance) I can highly recommend that, as it makes life so much easier! But if you want to start cooking straight away I have converted the most common uses in cooking here.ġ tablespoon (tbs- tb sp- TS) (3 teaspoons) The easiest solution is to run to the nearest store and buy yourself a set of cups and spoons. This can cause a bit of an issue when you want to use a recipe. What can make it a little difficult is the fact that we use grams and ml in Europe while the US and the UK work with cups and spoons. And I haven’t even mentioned the recipes you can find on the wordwide web! With the current offer for foreign cookbooks you can buy is it possible to take every kitchen around the world into your home. ![]() ![]() You will notice the flavor is so much better with fresh green beans! Can you use canned green beans instead? I would stick to fresh green beans with this recipe! Canned green beans tend to be mushy and tasteless once baked into the casserole, but using fresh beans cooked in chicken broth makes them perfectly crisp-tender and full of flavor! I just grab a few big handfuls of beans, chop off the ends, and cut them in half.Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until casserole is heated through. Then, transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with crispy onion strings. Place the soup, mushroom mixture, green beans, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine. Bake green beans and vegetables together: Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.Cook about 8 minutes until beans are crisp tender and then drain. Cook green beans: Place green beans and chicken broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.Add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside. Then, add onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. ![]() Preheat oven and cook vegetables: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ![]() This recipe only takes about 25 minutes and tastes amazing! Everyone at our house loves it and I know that you will too! Crispy onion strings: These give that perfect added crunch.Black pepper: This won’t give any heat but the perfect amount of flavor!.Salt: This is used to enhance all of the delicious flavors!.Parmesan cheese: You can finely grate this to add to the recipe!.Cream of mushroom soup: I try and use a can of low sodium cream of mushroom soup for this recipe!.Chicken broth: I use chicken broth because then it gives a slight added flavor.Fresh green beans: Cut off the ends and then cute each green bean in half.Button mushrooms: These are optional! If you don’t like mushrooms then you can just take these out!.Onion: Make sure that this is finely diced.Garlic cloves: If you don’t have any fresh garlic cloves on hand then you can use the minced garlic that’s in your fridge! ½ tsp equals about 1 clove of garlic.Butter: I used unsalted butter so that I didn’t add any extra salt in the recipe!.This recipe has some fresh ingredients that take this casserole to the next level! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements. Your holiday meal is going to be the talk of the town! Ingredients for Green Bean Casserole Don’t forget the turkey gravy too! Make this while your turkey is resting. This pairs well with both of my turkey recipes! My Oven Baked Herb Turkey or, for a quicker cooking method, this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. It has the best combinations of textures and tastes… It will almost make you think that this is the star of the show instead of the turkey! You can’t go wrong with having this classic green bean casserole at your next holiday meal. ![]() This recipe uses fresh mushrooms salted with onions and garlic which takes this green bean casserole to the next level with amazing flavor! One of my favorite parts of this casserole is topping it with those crisp and tasty onions! I have never been a green bean lover, but I can’t seem to get enough of this creamy side dish. Is Thanksgiving even Thanksgiving if there isn’t a green bean casserole on the table? Green bean casserole is a holiday side dish MUST TRY. ![]() 6/22/2023 0 Comments Shrek 4d universal orlando ride![]() ![]() ![]() Whatever it is, I just hope it isn’t screens and 3-D glasses. I’m not sure what it will become, but depending on how they change it, it may not be a Halloween Horror Nights house location anymore. One of the rumors that was going around a few years ago was that Shrek would become some sort of Star Trek attraction. Character meet and greets are memory makers and social media free advertising, after all. They have other characters they should dust off and bring back out. They are still popular and I think that would be the saddest thing. While they are showing the Shrek attraction and store the door, I hope they don’t put the character meet and greets in mothballs. The memories of “I was there.” And the pride of wearing those shirts to the park to show off. Everyone likes to be a part of opening day and closing day merchandise. I do believe that if they put out some really neat stuff, they could make a killing. When they put stuff out for Terminator 2 3-D’s closing, it sold like hot cakes. Universal has missed the boat on other attraction closings when it comes to good-bye merchandise. But seriously, they should have put that merchandise in there anyway because why not sell to people who are excited about just seeing the characters? Hire me to make these decisions, UOR. ![]() They’ve got the temporary entertainment offering DreamWorks Destination over in his theater anyway. Will they integrate this merchandise into other locations? I think that while the Barney Shop is sitting there doing nothing, they should have a Dreamworks migration over to that area. You could find How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda on the shelves. This store has been the home to Dreamworks merchandise in recent years. With the show going, so goes Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe. I do know that my friend Javier is probably heartbroken over this news. Granted, it’s probably not something you want to see every time you’re in the park, but it’s a cool show. The ride, which is one of the first buildings noticed when you enter the. Which also happens to be my birthday, so that’s going to be etched in my memory forever. After a run of nearly two decades, Universal Orlando Resort is permanently closing Shrek 4-D beginning January 10. With the confirmation of a Pokemon themed expansion being added to the Super Nintendo World area we also got news that the classic Shrek 4-D attraction, which opened in 2003, will be closing permanently at Universal Studios Orlando. Shrek 4-D is closing forever on January 10, 2022. Octo0 A bittersweet day in the land of Universal Studios. ![]() 6/22/2023 0 Comments Pixiu bracelet 24k![]() Size of the Gold Pixiu is 1.8 cm X 0.6 cm. 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6/21/2023 0 Comments Soul calibur vi characters![]() ![]() While initially a character from the books, his appearance and fighting style in SoulCalibur is based entirely on video games. Base roster saw the addition of Geralt of Rivia, the famous witcher. ![]() With two seasons of DLCs, we also saw the return of Tira, Amy, Cassandra, Hilde, Setsuka, and most notably, Hwang, who was absent in SoulCalibur IV and V.Ĭontinuing the SoulCalibur tradition of having bizarre and unexpected guest characters, SC6 features three guests from three completely different games. Outside of two newcomers, one guest, and unlockable Inferno (who can't be used online), the game featured 17 classic SoulCalibur characters consisting of Mitsurugi, Sophitia, Nightmare, Xianghua, Kilik, Ivy, Zasalamel, Siegfried, Taki, Yoshimitsu, Maxi, Talim, Voldo, Astaroth, Seong Mi-na, Cervantes, and Raphael. Proclaiming himself the savior of humanity, Azwel becomes the main antagonist in SC6's Libra of Souls story mode, where he attempts to push humanity forward by unleashing the Ultimate Evil Seed. The latter is a savant and a scholar who achieved expertise in countless fields before concluding that humanity is heading to ruin. The former is a mysterious member of the Aval Organization, a group of people who strive to rid the world of those corrupted with malfestation. Starting with newcomers, SoulCalibur 6 introduces us to Grøh and Azwel. For newcomers, it's an excellent way to get into the SoulCalibur universe, while more seasoned fans will find many little references and allusions to previous entries. While characters are primarily the same, it changes several major plot elements and introduces new characters. SC6 retells the story starting with the second game in the series, SoulCalibur. ![]() Despite being labeled the 6th entry in the mainline series, SoulCalibur 6 serves as a sequel and soft reboot. SoulCalibur 6 marks a new milestone in the Soul franchise. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There are 2 GB (black), 4 GB (black, red, blue, white or indigo) and 8 GB (black) models. On August 31, 2009, SanDisk released a redesign of the Sansa Clip called the Sansa Clip+, cosmetically similar to the Clip and maintaining its basic design, audio hardware, compatibility, and 4-line OLED screen, but with a few significant differences. Internally the Clip Zip is similar to the Clip+ (apart from the Zip having a color screen), and so retains its high quality DAC and amplifier. The new Clip Zip will be sold alongside the Clip+. The Clip Zip includes all the features of the Clip+ and is based on the same processor as the Clip+ and Fuze v2 but includes a larger 1.1-inch full-color OLED display with support for album art (but called "LCD" in a press release ), redesigned controls, a Micro-USB connector, a new user interface similar to that of the Fuze+, a stopwatch, RDS radio capability and support for DRM-free AAC audio files (such as those purchased from the iTunes Store). The 4 GB model comes in nine colors (red, blue, black, orange, white, grey, purple, lime and teal), while the 8 GB model is only available in black or grey. Two versions are available, a 4 GB model for US$50 and an 8 GB model for US$70. On August 24, 2011, SanDisk announced the Sansa Clip Zip, an update to the Clip+. This is the first SanDisk mp3 player to not carry the Sansa name. A microSDHC card slot is provided to increase the storage capacity, but it does not support slotRadio. Later firmware uses the menu button for locking. It is similar to previous Clip models, with a larger screen and longer battery life, but with no voice recorder. The Clip Sport was announced on February 10, 2014, with capacities of 4GB, 8GB. Source: Discontinued models SanDisk Clip Sport Vorbis, FLAC, AAC, Replaygain and folder browsing are always included in Rockbox. ![]() Note: Refers to latest version of the SanDisk firmware. The next time you plug it back into a computer to charge or load/unload files, you’ll have to follow the above procedure.The Clip Jam was released in 2015, and is similar to the Sansa Clip and Clip+ models. Every time you turn the GO off and back on, it will be fine.The unit will go directly to the folders screen and you’re good to GO!! (literally).A brighter Sandisk shows up on the screen, wait 3 seconds (or until the Sandisk letters go slightly dimmer), and UNPLUG immediately from the computer. Plug the Sandisk back into the computer but this time watch the screen.After a minute or so, turn the GO off like you did in step 1.The Sandisk will go into perennial “Refreshing Your Media” state.Sandisk is charging, and you can load files, remove, etc…just like any other file transfer.Plug the unit into your computer USB port using the cable supplied (other cables may not work).Turn Sandisk GO off by holding the main front button until screen goes black.I searched everywhere to try to find out how to get the units to work that have many files on them, and then started experimenting. This works each and every time, no matter how much data youve transferred or how long the file names are. Sandisk Sport Go SIMPLE SOLUTION TO STUCK IN REFRESHING YOUR MEDIA. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments China unicom jing an temple![]() ![]() The statue was made according to the style of traditional Buddhist of Han Nationality that the face was shaped like a full moon and the expression was tender and serene. The jade statue was so big that a wall was torn down to hold it. It has a height of 3.87 meter, a width of 2.6 meter and a weight of 11,000 kilograms, regarded as the biggest jade Buddha in mainland of China at present. The latest reconstruction of Mahavira Hall was completed in 1991, with a Sakyamuni Statue enshrined and worshiped inside, which was made of pure jade and transferred from Burma. ![]() Chisong mage for example, was employed by Jing’an Temple. And the abbots can not be inherited by the monks of the temple any more. The naming approach of the temple has become Esoteric Buddhism from Zen Buddhism. Moreover, authentic paintings of Zhu Da (朱耷) and Wen Zhengming (文征明), famous painters of Ming Dynasty also can be found in the temple. The memorial hall of Chisong mage and historic relics like the stone monument dedicated by Guangzong of Song Dynasty and the grand bell of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) are also located in the temple. The Mountain Gate (山门), the Mahavira Hall (大雄宝殿), the Hall of Heavenly Kings (天王殿), and the Hall of Three Gods (三圣殿) are the four major architectures in the temple. Reconstructed and repaired many times in the history, the existing architecture of the temple was mainly built during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1875-1908) in Qing Dynasty (1636-1911). To protect from the flood of the nearby river, Jing'an Temple was moved to present site in 1216, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). ![]() Originally named as Chongyuan Temple, the temple renamed as Jing’an in 1008 in Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). According to the story, Jing'an Temple was first built by Wu State (222-280) at north of Wusong River (also called Suzhou River) in 247 during the Three Kingdom period (220-265). The old-famed Jing'an District just named after the temple. Jing'an Temple is a famous Esoteric Buddhist temple in the city of Shanghai, peacefully located amidst busy streets just as its name implies (Jing'an means peace and quiet in Chinese). By subway No.2 and get off at the station of Jing'an Temple. Temple fair date: starts from April 8 th of Chinese lunar month and last for three days Ticket: CNY30, free on incense days (the 1 st and 15 th days of every lunar month) Location: No.1686 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments Chevrolet trax suvs![]() The gas-powered Trax’s unveiling comes just weeks after GM unveiled the Chevrolet Equinox EV, a $30,000 electric SUV that will be among the cheapest electric SUVs on the market. The Chevrolet Trax RS has a sportier appeance but no added performance. Some other automakers like Honda have abandoned the super-cheap car market believing those customers would just as well buy a good used car. Among cars that are not SUVs, Chevrolet currently has the cheapest one of those available in the United States, the $13,600 Spark. Products like the Trax provide an opportunity for those who want the storage space and tall seating position of an SUV but can’t afford – or don’t want to pay for – bigger, more expensive models. The US auto market has shifted heavily towards SUVs in recent years but, in general, SUVs tend to cost more than cars. “I’d also say that the quality of vehicles in this segment has improved dramatically,” said editor Will Kaufman. There has been an overall increase in cheap SUV models – meaning those with base prices around $25,000 or less – in the last five years, according to. The fact that some automakers are adding more cheap SUVs to the lineups, while others have dropped out of this market altogether shows that there is opportunity here, said Brad Franz, director of Chevrolet cars and crossover SUVs. The average base sticker price for vehicles sold in the United States today is almost $47,000, according to, so SUVs like the Trax are, relatively speaking, dirt cheap. ![]() All versions of the Trax, including flashy-looking Trax RS models, will have starting prices under $25,000, GM executives said. It will compete against the likes of the recently redesigned Honda HR-V, the Hyundai Kona, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and the Nissan Kicks. The subcompact Trax SUV has a starting price of just $21,500, a couple of hundred dollars below it’s current price putting it firmly among the cheapest SUVs on the market. But it also drops one major option while retaining what may be the SUV’s most important feature, it’s cheap price. The new version looks much, much sleeker than the chunky little SUV it replaces and adds new features. This helps to keep the price low and the weight down, but it may deter some shoppers living in colder climates where slippery conditions are common.General Motors unveiled a new, slightly bigger redesigned version of its cheapest entry-level SUV, the Trax. The Mazda CX-30, for example, is a lot peppier and more engaging.įor this new generation of the Trax, all-wheel drive is no longer available as an option. ![]() All that being said, the Trax is not a very sporty driving companion, and although the 137-horsepower engine is fine for use around town, it does struggle at higher speeds on the highway. ![]() In a 2RS example we drove, we found the Trax pleasing to drive with its marginally sharper steering, while body roll is well contained. The issue of road noise was raised as a concern by customers of the previous Trax, so Chevy has clearly focused on making improvements in this aspect. Overall, the ride is comfortable enough for small families and we appreciate that wind noise does not intrude too much to disturb occupants. We found the new Chevrolet Trax to be a pleasant vehicle to drive, especially in the context of its low price point. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are no new modules or fragments, but players will be able to obtain blueprints for various different building projects. ![]() Finally, players can even scan Snow Stalker pet to add more information to their database.Īfter the player deactivates the tracking satellite tower that Marguerit wants them to handle, it is worth returning to the base because they will be able to go deeper into the base and scan more objects. In the center of the room, Snowfox vehicle fragments can also be scanned, and a test override module can also be scanned. The main room contains Seatruck’s perimeter defense upgrades, so players need to make sure to pick it up before leaving. Once Marguerit is convinced that the player is not against her, as long as the player can prove herself, she will be reasonably willing to provide information. Then they can venture through the door and face Margaret and her pet “Snow Stalker” for the second time. Fragments may refer to: Fragments (Subnautica) Fragments (Below Zero) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. The first thing the player needs to do here is to scan Margaret’s Prawn Suit. This section will teach you how to build a Prawn Suit, which will make further exploration safer. Players should make sure that they have enough oxygen at the beginning and regularly recharge them at the oxygen plant found on the way. updated Welcome to IGN's Subnautica: Below Zero walkthrough. This video shows you all the Parallel Processing Unit (PPU) Fragments Locations in Subnautica Below Zero That way you can easily craft the Test Override Mod. To enter the base, the player will need to swim under it and climb over the pool in one of the rooms. Go to coordinates 102-366-922, which will take you to the secret sea base. ![]() If you found 2/3 in the first part then you’ll have to go to. Twisty Bridges: Seatruck: Approximate Depth:-100. Parallel processing unit - pretty sure you can only find those pieces in the MercuryII wreck. Outpost Zero: Seatruck: Approximate Depth:-145. You will be able to scan the Fragment inside. To get an item in Subnautica: Below Zero. Outpost Zero: Prawn Suit: On the platform outside of the outpost. You will see the first sealed door cut it open with the Laser Cutter. Players can find the entrance to the cave system along the edge of the Lilypad island and Tree Spiers biomes that border the purple vents. The parallel processing unit is an important point in the advancement in the history of Subnautica: Below Zero. ![]() |