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With a degree in nursing, Gail Ivey, RN, CNOR, works as a surgical first assistant at an ambulatory surgery center in Bend, Oregon. After working as an operating room scrub nurse, she completed specialized training to assist surgeons with tissue retraction and wound closure during outpatient operations. Ivey focuses on procedural patient care in day-surgery suites.

How Painful Is Radiofrequency Ablation?
What Is Excision Surgery and When Is It Needed?
What Procedures Are Considered Minor Surgery?
What Is Embolization and How Does the Procedure Work?
Are Skin Grafts Painful? What to Expect During Recovery
What Is an Allograft? Definition, Uses, and Procedure
What Is a Cannula? Definition, Types, and Uses
What Is Cadaver Bone? Uses, Safety, and Types
What Is a Mouth Gag? A Medical Device Explained
How Is a Cyst Removed? Drainage, Surgery & Recovery
What Is a Subcutaneous Injection? Needle, Sites & Effects
How Long Does Dermabond Last on Your Skin?
What Is Reconstructive Surgery and How Does It Work?
What Is Radiofrequency Ablation and How Does It Work?
What Is Laser Surgery? Types, Uses, and Risks
What Is a Dermatome Instrument and How Does It Work?
What Is an IV Line? How It Works and What to Expect
What Is an IV Lock? How It Works and What to Expect
Why Am I So Tired After Mohs Surgery?
Do Stitches Have to Be Removed or Do They Dissolve?
Can You Die From Shoulder Surgery?
What Is an Excisional Biopsy and How Does It Work?
How Is Lung Surgery Performed?
What to Expect From Carpal Tunnel Surgery
What Is the Most Common Vascular Surgery?
What Is the Reverse Trendelenburg Position?
How Long Do Stitches Last? Removal & Dissolution Timelines
What to Expect During Recovery After Hand Surgery
What Is a Mandibulectomy and When Is It Needed?
What Is Surgical Debridement and How Is It Performed?