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Dear participant,

We trust this communication finds you in good health. As part of an ongoing research initiative by The Operating Room Global (TORG), we are embarking on a crucial study titled “Assessing Perioperative Nurses’ Roles in Nigeria: Impact on Operating Room Efficiency Compared to Global Standards.” This research is dedicated to advancing the field of Perioperative Nursing in Nigeria and enhancing operating room efficiency with a focus on aligning practices with global standards.

Your expertise as a Perioperative nurse is of immense value, and we invite you to contribute your insights to this study. By participating in this survey, you play a pivotal role in providing valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in Perioperative nursing in Nigeria. The survey aims to explore innovative approaches, identify successful practices, and pinpoint potential areas for improvement, ultimately contributing to the optimization of Perioperative nursing roles.

We appreciate your dedication to advancing healthcare practices and understand the demands on your time. The survey is designed to be concise, taking approximately 2 minutes to complete. Your thoughtful responses will greatly enrich our understanding of current practices and pave the way for informed improvements.

Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of Perioperative nursing in Nigeria, and we are sincerely grateful for your time and commitment. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@operatingroomissues.org.

Thank you for being an integral part of this important research endeavour.

The Operating Room Global (TORG)
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Advancements in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Techniques with Miss (Dr) Samantha Z. Tross …

Continue ReadingWatch Webinar Replay Video: Advancements in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Techniques with Miss (Dr) Samantha Z. Tross

Topic: Ensuring Surgical Smoke Safety: Best Practice and protocols in the Operating Room

Speaker: Johnson Ogundare, DNP (c), MPH, RN, RPON, CNOR, PgDE, CCEOR, COHIMP, mini-MBA (Founder/CEO, SNEMIS-NG, TORG-Global Moderator and the Chairperson, The Operating Room Global (TORG) Executives’ Council).

Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom

Sunday, 10th December, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST
Via Zoom

Target Audience:
Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Theatre and Perioperative Nurses, Recovery staff, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists , Certified Surgical Technologists, First Assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants, Perfusionists, Residents, Anesthesia Technicians, Anesthesia Support, Respiratory Technicians, Medical Device Company Representatives, Medical Students, Interns and more… …

Continue ReadingJoin us for The Operating Room Global (TORG) CPD Accredited Webinar Sunday, December 10th 2023 at 18:00 BST.

Topic: Robotic Surgery: The Basics and Operating Room Preparation

Speaker: Chuck Lawrence (MHA, RN, LSS – Robotic Surgery Program Manager Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA)

Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom

Sunday, November 26th, 2023
18:00 BST. …

Continue ReadingWatch Robotic Surgery Webinar Replay Video and See Documentation

📢 Join the TORG-MAG Editorial Team – Calling All Operating Room Enthusiasts! 🏥 Are you passionate about the operating room environment? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a

Continue ReadingIntroducing TORG Magazine (TORG-MAG) – Join our Editorial Team

“We are thrilled to unveil the latest initiative aimed at making a positive impact – the TORG Scholarship and Grants Committee. 🎉

🌐 Connecting Dreams with Opportunities 🌐
Education is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth. At TORG, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education and the potential it holds. Our new Scholarship and Grants Committee is dedicated to creating pathways for aspiring high school graduates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to turn their dreams into reality.

🎓 Our Mission 🎓
The TORG Scholarship and Grants Committee is on a mission to provide financial assistance and support to exceptional minds who are passionate about pursuing education but may face barriers. Our vision is to nurture talent, encourage innovation, and enable deserving candidates to access the education they deserve……”

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Continue ReadingIntroducing the TORG Scholarship and Grants Committee: Empowering Dreams!

Topic: Optimising Professional Career Opportunities in Operating Room Practice: Putting the Patient First

Speaker: Prof. Omokhoa Adeleye, MBBS, PGD, MHPM, MPH, MSc, MITD, FNIM, FIHIMN, FWACP– Professor and Consultant: Public Health and Community Medicine, Department of Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Benin, and University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST/GMT(+1)
Via Zoom

Target Audience
Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Anaesthesiologists, Theatre and Perioperative Nurses, Scrub and Circulatory staff, Recovery staff, Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetists , Certified Surgical Technologists, First Assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants, Perfusionists, Surgical Residents, Anaesthesia Technicians, Anaesthesia Support, Respiratory Technicians, Medical Device Company Representatives, Medical Students, Interns…. and many more. …

Continue ReadingJoin us for The Operating Room Global (TORG) Free Webinar – Sunday, September 3rd 2023 at 18:00 BST

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

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!
Time
Jun 15, 2022 07:00 PM in Vienna
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Continue ReadingUpcoming Free Stryker Webinar, Total Ankle Replacement – The New Gold Standard for End-Stage Ankle Arthritis?

“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….” …

Continue ReadingSpinal Cord Stimulation – What you need to know!

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…. …

Continue ReadingAdvanced Patient Positioning Solutions by D.A Surgical

Incision is a complete online platform for sharing surgical skills.

Explore surgical procedures step by step in 2D & 3D, master basic principles and skills, anatomy, medical technology, and much more. Incision brings together everything that’s required to optimize OR performance.

Incision Academy is for Surgeons, Scrub nurses, Surgical Technologists, Nurse Anesthetists & other operating room professionals.

500+ high quality videos including 2D and 3D films
3D anatomy models
Learn fast and efficiently
100+ courses on devices & instruments, skills & principles
Just-in-time learning for efficient OR prep
Anytime, anywhere, on any device.

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‘An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. When there is a fistula in the brain, it is called an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). When a fistula occurs near the dura (the covering material of the brain), it is a dural arteriovenous fistula. Sometimes AVFs are present at birth (congenital) or develop after birth, and sometimes….’ …

Continue ReadingArteriovenous Fistulas – What you need to know!

US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a human patient, a first of its kind procedure, the University of Maryland Medical School said Monday.

Continue ReadingUS surgeons successfully implant pig heart in human

Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year! Wishing you a Christmas that’s merry and bright! I hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday season and your holiday season is full

Continue ReadingSeason’s Greetings from The Operating Room Global – TORG

‘Noise is a distraction that interrupts patient care and potentially increases the risk for error. It may minimize the ability of OR team members to communicate effectively, making it difficult to understand content and contributing to miscommunication. Noise and distractions in the OR increase the possibility of adverse patient outcomes by….’

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Continue ReadingMinimizing Operating Room Noise and Distractions

The head surgeon at Klaipėda University Hospital, Algirdas Slepavicius, told local media he had ‘never seen anything like it’ in his life. The man started swallowing metal objects, some measuring

Continue ReadingSHOCKING: Surgeons find more than 1 kg of nails and screws in man’s stomach

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‘Patients presenting for thoracic surgery either acutely or chronically will always be demanding and require extensive planning for anaesthesia, surgery and recovery with many factors needing to be considered and resolved before beginning…’ …

Continue ReadingPreparing for Thoracic Surgery: What you need to know!

‘Patients presenting for thoracic surgery either acutely or chronically will always be demanding and require extensive planning for anaesthesia, surgery and recovery with many factors needing to be considered and resolved before beginning…’ …

Continue ReadingPreparing for Thoracic Surgery: What you need to know!

“If the patient is hemodynamically unstable and has no drains, they get a drain and a gastrostomy. If the patient is hemodynamically unstable with a drain, we need to add more drains and clear the area of infection. In the hemodynamically stable patient with a drain, all you need is total parenteral nutrition, antibiotics and observation….. …

Continue ReadingThe Post-Bariatric Patient With Complications

– You feel heavy or bloated all the time.
– You have bad breath despite maintaining proper oral hygiene.
– You are facing difficulty in losing or gaining weight.
– You do not feel energetic on most days.
– You are either constipated or pass loose stools two or more times a day.
– If you are a woman, you have irregular periods.
– You have skin issues like acne, and medication does not seem to work on the same permanently…. …

Continue ReadingThe Signs Of An Unhealthy Gut

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…. …

Continue ReadingAdvanced Patient Positioning Solutions by D.A Surgical

Incision is a complete online platform for sharing surgical skills.

Explore surgical procedures step by step in 2D & 3D, master basic principles and skills, anatomy, medical technology, and much more. Incision brings together everything that’s required to optimize OR performance.

Incision Academy is for Surgeons, Scrub nurses, Surgical Technologists, Nurse Anesthetists & other operating room professionals.

500+ high quality videos including 2D and 3D films
3D anatomy models
Learn fast and efficiently
100+ courses on devices & instruments, skills & principles
Just-in-time learning for efficient OR prep
Anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Learn More.. …

Continue ReadingSharpen your Surgical Skills with Incision Academy

Facing surgery can be a frightening experience fraught with questions, doubts and uncertainties. However, most surgeries are elective, meaning that you decide if surgery is the best option for you and elect to have the procedure. This decision process often gives you needed time to prepare, which is an important step. Research suggests that people who prepare mentally and physically for surgery have fewer complications, less pain and recover more quickly than those who don’t prepare… …

Continue ReadingPreparing for Surgery – Here’s What you Need to know

These days there are numerous surgical procedure choices accessible relying upon a person’s assessment. Except if it is an emergency procedure, the surgeon will typically examine their suggested surgical procedure plan with the patient ahead of time. In light of clinical trials, for example, blood tests, MRIs, CT checks, X-rays or some other research facility work accessible, the surgeon will choose which surgical procedure technique they accept will have the best result for their patient.

Below is more information on Surgery Classifications – Differences and Examples.. …

Continue ReadingSurgery Classifications – Differences and Examples

There are a number of complications, risks, and potential infections that can develop as a result of smoking pre- or post-surgery. What exactly can go wrong? Here’s a run-down on the most common and serious complications that can arise as a result of smoking pre- or post-surgery…. …

Continue ReadingSmoking and Surgery: What Can Go Wrong

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It’s usually a reaction to medication that starts with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful rash that spreads and blisters. Then the top layer of affected skin dies, sheds and begins to heal after several days. It is a medical emergency that usually requires hospitalization. Treatment focuses on .. …

Continue ReadingStevens-Johnson Syndrome – Patient Information

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm. It is important to know about DVT because it can happen to anybody and can cause serious illness, disability, and in some cases, death…

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Continue ReadingVenous Thromboembolism (DVT/PE)- Facts

Dasia Taylor has juiced about three dozen beets in the last 18 months. The root vegetables, she’s found, provide the perfect dye for her invention: suture thread that changes color, from bright red to dark purple, when a surgical wound becomes infected… …

Continue ReadingHigh Schooler Invented Color-Changing Sutures to Detect Infection