The operating theatre nurse, who holds the State operating theatre diploma, is the only person authorised to perform the acts and activities listed in 1° and 2° :
1° Under the conditions laid down in a pre-established protocol, written, dated and signed by the surgeon(s):
a) Subject to the surgeon being able to intervene at any time :
– the surgical installation of the patient ;
– placement and fixation of the supraaponeurotic drains ;
– subcutaneous and cutaneous closure;
b) During an operation, in the presence of the surgeon, provide assistance with exposure, haemostasis and aspiration;
2° During a surgical operation, in the presence and at the express request of the surgeon, provide assistance for particularly technical procedures determined by order of the Minister for Health.