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Join us for The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Free Online Sterile Processing Webinar – Saturday, July 22nd 2023 at 18:00 BST.
Topic: Sterile Processing Standards and Guidelines: Delivery times to the OR – Why does it take so long to turn over a set?
By Mr. Jessie Lopez, CRCST,CHL, CER, CIS, CSPDT, CFER, CSIS, CASSPT, T-SC, GST and CQIA. Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom.
Date: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at 18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST/GMT(+1)
To register in advance for this free online sterile processing webinar here, meet our speaker and also learn more…. …
Don’t miss this opportunity to open more doors with your study at the AACE MENA Conference on November 17-19, 2023! The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) invites you to submit an
These policies and procedures apply to all patients being booked, admitted for and undergoing surgical procedures in the operating theatre. OPERATION THEATRE MANUAL National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery
Continue ReadingOperating Room Policies and Procedures – Manual and Guidelines
Topic: Innovations in Neurosurgical Procedures and Technologies by Dr. Robert Masson, M.D. (Founder and CEO, eXpanded eXistence™ and Consultant Neurosurgeon).
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, July 9th, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST/GMT(+1)
Via Zoom..
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“Nutrition and hydration play a critical role in the perioperative period, which is the time before, during, and after surgery. Proper nutrition and hydration can help reduce the risk of complications, improve wound healing, and promote a faster recovery. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of nutrition and hydration in the perioperative period….” …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Nutrition and Hydration in the Perioperative Period
“Managing and monitoring patients with chronic medical conditions during surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare providers from multiple specialties working together. Chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory disease can increase the risk of complications during surgery, and proper management and monitoring are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of the patient. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies for managing and monitoring patients with chronic medical conditions during surgery….” …
Continue ReadingHow to manage and monitor patients with chronic medical conditions during surgery
“Surgical site infections (SSIs) and other postoperative complications can cause significant harm to patients and prolong recovery time. However, there are several steps that healthcare providers and patients can take to prevent these complications. In this blog post, we will discuss some strategies for preventing SSIs and other postoperative complications….” …
Continue ReadingHow to prevent surgical site infections and other postoperative complications
“Surgical robots are an increasingly popular tool in the operating room, designed to help surgeons perform complex procedures with greater precision and control. While surgical robots have many benefits, they also come with some risks. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits and risks of using surgical robots in the operating room….” …
Continue ReadingThe benefits and risks of using surgical robots in the operating room
During this three-day webinar series, our faculty will cover the fundamental principles of Mako SmartRobotics™ for each application, Mako Total Knee, Mako Partial Knee and Mako Total Hip. …
“The perioperative nurse is an essential member of the healthcare team responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their role is to provide patient-centered care and to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes. In this blog post, we will discuss the critical role of the perioperative nurse in ensuring patient safety and comfort…” …
Continue ReadingThe role of the perioperative nurse in ensuring patient safety and comfort
“Anaesthesia is a medical treatment that induces a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness to allow for pain-free medical procedures. There are several types of anaesthesia options available, each with their own benefits and risks. Here is an…” …
Continue ReadingAn overview of the different anaesthesia options available for patients
“Undergoing surgery can be a daunting and stressful experience for many patients. However, with the help of proper preoperative assessment, patients can be better prepared for the procedure and have a more successful recovery. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of preoperative assessment and what patients can expect during this process…” …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Importance of Preoperative Assessment For Patients
“Operating rooms (ORs) are critical spaces where complex surgical procedures are performed. These spaces are designed to provide a sterile environment that ensures the safety and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and surgeons. However, despite the best efforts of healthcare providers, operating rooms are not immune to issues that can….”
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“Improving or maintaining operating room efficiency is a goal for every hospital. If you sell a product and/or service into the Operating Room (OR) and can help them improve their efficiency you will be regarded as a trusted advisor and not a supplier that can be commoditized. Impacting OR efficiency requires…” …
Continue ReadingKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Operating Room
Knowing the H’s and T’s of ACLS will help prepare you for any ACLS scenario. The H’s and T’s of ACLS is a mnemonic used to help recall the major contributing factors to pulseless arrest including PEA, Asystole, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Ventricular Tachycardia. These H’s and T’s will most commonly be associated with PEA, but they will help direct your search for underlying causes to any of arrhythmias associated with ACLS. Each is discussed more thoroughly below…. …
A STEMI is a true cardiac emergency, you must recognize a patient with a STEMI and arrange revascularization ASAP….. …
Continue ReadingST Elevation MI (STEMI) – What you need to know!
‘As an anaesthetist, your responsibility for the patient does not end when the anaesthetic is turned off. Your role in transferring the patient to the recovery area, handing over to the recovery staff and reviewing them in the immediate postoperative period is integral to reducing risks associated with surgery….’ …
Continue ReadingRecovery and the Postoperative Visit – The Role of the Anaesthesia Provider
‘General anaesthesia is the most common type of anaesthetic that you will be required to provide and become competent with. General anaesthesia consists of a triad of….’
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‘Ensure you arrive at the hospital in plenty of time to start the list. You will need time to see your patients and prepare both the anaesthetic room and theatre before your first patient arrives….’ …
Continue ReadingOperating Theatre Preparation Before Surgery
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and to thank you all for your support and hard work all year. None of
“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….” …
Continue ReadingPostoperative Care and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
“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 is a rare but serious complication of an infection. Without quick treatment, sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure and death…’ …
Continue ReadingSepsis, Symptoms and Treatment – A Must Read!
‘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!…… …
Continue ReadingHow to Set Up an Arterial Line – Detailed Explanation
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…..’ …
Continue ReadingThe Glasgow Coma Scale: Adult & Paediatric Considerations
“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…” …
Continue ReadingCPAP & BIPAP Therapy for Children – What you need to know!
“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…” …
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 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)….. …