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Postoperative Care and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
“You may have heard the term “perioperative nursing”—this encompasses the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of the patient’s surgical experience. This post will focus on the postoperative phase, which begins with the patient’s admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and ends once the anesthesia has worn off enough for the patient to be safely transferred to the appropriate nursing unit….” …
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Diagnosing and Managing Chest Pain
“Chest pain refers to pain felt anywhere in the chest area from the level of your shoulders to the bottom of your ribs. It is a common symptom. There are many causes of chest pain. This leaflet only deals with the most common. It can often be difficult to diagnose the exact cause of chest pain without carrying out some tests and investigations. Any new, severe, or persisting chest pain should be discussed with a doctor. This is particularly important if you are an adult and have a history of heart or lung disease. If the chest pain is particularly severe, especially if it is radiating to your arms or jaw, you feel sick, feel sweaty or become breathless, you should….” …
Sepsis, Symptoms and Treatment – A Must Read!
‘Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. Without quick treatment, sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure and death…’ …
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How to Set Up an Arterial Line – Detailed Explanation
‘Arterial lines are commonly used in ICUs or operating theatre to continuously monitor a patient’s blood pressure. Patients in the ICU that commonly have arterial lines are those who have gone to the OR, have poor arterial vasculature, have unreliable blood pressure readings, or have multiple vasopressor medications infusing. Prior to the doctor inserting the arterial line, there is some prep work to do. This post talks about the different supplies needed to set up a transducer as well as how to prime the tubing. Be sure to inflate your pressure bag!…… …
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The Glasgow Coma Scale: Adult & Paediatric Considerations
The Glasgow Coma Scale and its total score have since been incorporated in numerous clinical guidelines and scoring systems for victims of trauma or critical illness. ‘This activity describes the use of the Glasgow Coma Scale and reviews the role of using the scale for the interprofessional team to successfully communicate a patients condition…..’ …
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CPAP & BIPAP Therapy for Children – What you need to know!
“Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most commonly used positive airway pressure (PAP) modality for treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) therapy may be considered in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who do not respond to or tolerate CPAP therapy. BIPAP therapy with a backup rate may augment ventilation in children with hypercapnia due to respiratory insufficiency or abnormal respiratory drive…” …
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Nursing Care of a Patient with Tracheostomy
“The longer a patient requires mechanical ventilation, the more likely it is that the patient will have a tracheostomy. Tracheotomy is one of the most common procedures performed on the critically ill patient. The longer a patient requires mechanical ventilation, the more likely it is that the patient will have a tracheostomy. Here, we will discuss indications, benefits, potential complications, and nursing care associated with tracheostomies…” …
Upcoming Stryker Webinar Series – Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Trauma & Extremities
Stryker brings you a comprehensive overview of its global
orthopaedics portfolio in this unique webinar series which will span
across the specialties of Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and
Trauma & Extremities…. …
Osteoporosis – What you need to know!
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture)….. …
Call for articles and publications in the Leading Operating Theatre Journal (OTJ)
Call for clinical articles, publications and promotions in The Operating Theatre Journal (OTJ) – The Leading Independent Print and Digital Journal for ALL Operating Theatre Staff.
September 2022 Edition Deadline for Submission: 26 August – Hard copy Distribution: 15 September
October 2022 Edition Deadline for Submission: 25 September – Hard copy Distribution: 16 October
The OTJ is published monthly and distributed to every hospital operating theatre department in the UK. The distribution includes both the National Health Service and the Private Sector.
Submit your articles, promotions for publications and send your enquiries here: admin@otjonline.com
To learn more about The Operating Theatre Journal (OTJ) and subscribe to Journal, Visit https://otjonline.com/
Submit your articles, promotions for publications and send your enquiries here: admin@otjonline.com
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Wound Assessment and Management – Step by Step Guide
‘Accurate wound assessment and effective wound management requires an understanding of the physiology of wound healing, combined with knowledge of the actions of the dressing products available. It is essential that an ongoing process of assessment, clinical decision making, intervention and documentation occurs to facilitate optimal wound healing…’ …
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Experience hands-on training, interactive case discussions, and more in the Interactive Learning Lab at the upcoming Cardiac Society Congress
‘The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Emirates Cardiac Society (ECS) invite you to participate in the ACC Middle East 2022 Together With 13th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress to be held at Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 7 – 9 October, 2022.
Accreditation is sought from the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC®) & Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Meet world-renowned cardiovascular thought leaders who will tackle a wide range of topics in cardiology and get ready to critically examine evidence-based strategies as well as contemporary best practices and clinical decision-making.
Campfire Discussions: Challenging Clinical Cases in Heart Failure, Prevention, Electrophysiology, Valvular Heart Disease, Multimodality Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Ischemic Heart DiseaseTips and Tricks to Submitting an Abstract…’ …
Eye Symptoms and How to Recognize Them
‘Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a specialist’s care….’ …
It’s here!! The June 2022 issue of our popular OTJ (The Operating Theatre Journal) pages are ready
A typical day for an operating room nurse
‘Thirteen years is a long time to stay in any job, particularly a challenging — but fulfilling — one like nursing. For Staff Nurse Jason Mok, his dedication to delivering the best care for patients drives him forward and motivates him to constantly seek improvement…’ …
Upcoming Gulf Heart Association Webinar, Valvular Disease – Advance Quantification
Date: June 15, 2022
Timings:
20:00-21:30 (GMT +4 Abu Dhabi, Muscat Time) …
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Patient Positioning Solutions for Conventional and Robotic Assisted Laparoscopy and Open Surgery by D.A Surgical.
‘D.A. Surgical offers advanced patient positioning solutions for conventional and robotic surgery, including assisted laparoscopy and open surgery for Urology, GYN, General and Colorectal. D.A. Surgical provides reusable and single-use products that focus on safety for the patient and staff in the surgical suite….
TrenGuard® is a standard of care positioning device for patients being placed in the Trendelenburg position.
ArmGuard® provides has an application in any surgical procedure utilizing the supine position.
FaceGuard® acts as both a patient face protection device and a versatile table mounted instrument tray.
ShroudGuard® protects surgical table pedestal shrouding from accessory clashing damage….’ …
Upcoming Free Stryker Webinar, Total Ankle Replacement – The New Gold Standard for End-Stage Ankle Arthritis?
Dear Healthcare professional,
Committed to the training of all surgeons, including fellows and early-career surgeons, we bring you a comprehensive overview of our global Orthopaedics portfolio which spans across the specialties of Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Trauma & Extremities. Register now for our upcoming session and join the conversation!…
Please note the Webinar starts at 19:00 CET / this is 18:00 UK Time!
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Jun 15, 2022 07:00 PM in Vienna
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Massive Free Open Online Course (MOOC) on Incorporating an Intersectional Gender Perspective in Implementation Research
Deadline to register: 8 June 2022.
Enrollment in this course is open to all applicants on a first come, first served basis. Sessions will be held in all WHO regions. This MOOC and certificate of attendance are offered for free.
The course starts on 20 June 2022. …
Spinal Cord Stimulation – What you need to know!
“Chronic pain develops when the body’s appropriate response to an injury lasts longer than it should. This pain no longer protects the body from injury but becomes harmful on its own. Chronic pain can lead to problems working, eating, exercising, or pursuing other activities of daily life. This can wear a person down leading to other chronic health problems such as depression, and weight gain, as well as issues related to medication overuse to manage the pain….” …
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Upcoming Stryker Webinar Series – Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and Trauma & Extremities
Stryker brings you a comprehensive overview of its global
orthopaedics portfolio in this unique webinar series which will span
across the specialties of Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine and
Trauma & Extremities…. …
Bullying in the Operating Room environment
Bullying is the act of seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce another person or people. Bullying is largely about power and about one person or a group wanting to feel
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Upcoming Stryker Orthopaedics Free Resident Webinar Series
Join us! Our new Resident Webinar Series are starting soon! Committed to the training of all surgeons, including fellows and early-career surgeons, we bring you a comprehensive overview of our global Orthopaedics
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3D Printing in Spine Surgery – The prediction of surgeons
‘The use of 3D-printed spine devices and implants has grown in recent months, allowing for more customized surgical planning. Many spine surgeons see potential in 3D-printed technology but also foresee challenges that will need to be addressed to ensure its success….; …
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Advanced Patient Positioning Solutions by D.A Surgical
TrenGuard® is a standard of care positioning device for patients being placed in the Trendelenburg position.
ArmGuard® provides has an application in any surgical procedure utilizing the supine position.
FaceGuard® acts as both a patient face protection device and a versatile table mounted instrument tray.
ShroudGuard® protects surgical table pedestal shrouding from accessory clashing damage…. …
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Nurse Staffing: A Reason to Leave and a Reason to Stay
‘What is the solution to poor nurse staffing and high turnover in acute and critical care nursing? There is no simple answer, so we must seek solutions through multiple approaches. Let’s take a closer look at some of the issues that contribute to nurse staffing challenges, as well as six strategies that can make a difference…’ …
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Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Overview and Indications Using innovative technology, a minimally invasive surgery (MIS) spinal fusion (mending the spine bones together) can now be accomplished using two small poke-hole incisions with minimal tissue