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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….’ …
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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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Mechanical ventilation is a type of therapy that helps you breathe or breathes for you when you can’t breathe on your own. You might be on a ventilator during surgery or if your lungs aren’t working properly. Mechanical ventilation keeps your airways open, delivers oxygen and removes carbon dioxide….
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Topic: “Enhancing Patient Safety and Surgical Outcomes: The Power of the Surgical Safety Checklist”
Speaker: Nigel Roberts, PhD Scholar, MSc, BA (HONS), ODP (Head Theatre Practitioner (Head of Nursing) – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s, UK)
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, September 17th, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST/GMT(+1)
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Topic: “Aseptic Technique: The Key to Surgical Techniques and Patient Safety”
Speaker: Jo Williams Cody, CST, MSED, BSST, AAS – Pima Medical Institute Program Director of Surgical Technology
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, August 20th, 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. …
“The perioperative period, encompassing the time before, during, and after surgery, is critical in-patient care. The preoperative visit plays a pivotal role in preparing patients for their surgical journey, ensuring optimal safety, and improving surgical outcomes. This article aims to explore the significance of perioperative previsits in enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes….” …
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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….” …
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“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….” …
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“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…” …
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“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…” …
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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…” …
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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….’ …
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“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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“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…” …
Date: June 15, 2022
Timings:
20:00-21:30 (GMT +4 Abu Dhabi, Muscat Time) …
Continue ReadingUpcoming Gulf Heart Association Webinar, Valvular Disease – Advance Quantification
There are many benefits of getting a hip hemiarthroplasty as opposed to a more intensive procedure, such as a total hip replacement. For example, this procedure results in less surgical time and less blood loss, as well as a decreased chance of …
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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….’ …
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A surgical light illuminates the operative site on a patient for optimal visualization during a procedure. Surgical lights can provide hours of bright light without excessively heating the patient or staff…
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Setting surgery trays up properly in accordance for the type of surgery being conducted is a valuable and important step in any surgery. Correct setup and arrangement of the surgical tray allows the surgeon to not only perform the surgery more efficiently, but allows him to have all his preferred surgical instruments easily accessible.
Clean Person—The Clean Person is designated to open and touch non-sterile items to maintain the integrity of the sterile person and surgeon.
Sterile Person—The Sterile Person is designated to handle all sterile instruments and materials that will be used in surgery. The Sterile Person also passes instruments to the surgeon.
PURPOSES
a) Preparation for surgery
b) Time management
c) Preventing hazards/cross infection
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‘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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It is important to be informed about the surgery being recommended, particularly if it is elective surgery (an operation you choose to have done), rather than an emergency surgery. All
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‘The purpose of draping is to eliminate the passage of microorganisms between non-sterile and sterile areas. Draping materials may be disposable or nondisposable…’
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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…’ …
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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…’ …
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Patient positioning is vital to a safe and effective surgical procedure. Proper patient positioning depends on the type and length of procedure, anesthesia access to the patient, devices required and other factors. Safely positioning the patient is a team effort. All members of the surgical team play a significant role in the process and share responsibility for establishing and maintaining the correct patient positions… …
The moment a patient makes a decision to trust their life, health and well-being to another person, that person takes on an advocates responsibility to protect the rights of the patient…. …
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.
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Revision hip surgery is more complicated and more time consuming than first time hip replacements and the outcome is often less satisfactory. Complete pain relief is less common than in first time hip replacements and complication rates are higher…. …
Statistics reveal that about one in every three people carries staph aureus bacteria in their noses, and about one million people carry the MRSA type…
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