Pediatric Surgeons

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1. 01Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
2. 02Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
3. 03Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.
4. 04Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.
5. 05Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
6. 06Examine fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, and diagnose health issues to determine need for intervention, such as surgery.
7. 07Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
8. 08Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
9. 09Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
10. 10Inform parents and guardians of child's health problems and surgical procedures through various channels, such as in-person and telecommunication systems.
11. 11Interpret results of preoperative tests and physical examinations.
12. 12Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.

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