‘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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Basic Anaesthetic Techniques
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….” …
Join us for The Operating Room Global (TORG) 2024 Inaugural Scientific Conference.
This momentous event will unfold in Lagos, Nigeria, uniting operating room experts, healthcare professionals, and scientific enthusiasts from around the world. Focused on innovation, surgery, research, and collaboration, this conference is poised to serve as a hub for knowledge exchange, exploration of breakthroughs, and the nurturing of invaluable connections. Are you prepared for an exhilarating journey into the realms of surgery, healthcare, research, and innovation? The Operating Room Global (TORG) is delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to you for our eagerly anticipated inaugural scientific conference in 2024, from 7th to 9th August. Join us for the 2024 Inaugural Scientific Conference, meticulously organized by The Operating Room Global (TORG). …
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Webinar Replay: Enhancing Skills as a Competent Robotic Surgery Assistant with Roland Pika Bissala
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom Topic: Enhancing Skills as a Competent Robotic Surgery Assistant: Best practices and Strategies Speaker:
Upcoming Webinar 7th January 2024
Join us for The Operating Room Global (TORG) Webinar – Sunday, 7th Jan. 2024 at 18:00 BST/IST.
Topic: Enhancing Skills as a Competent Robotic Surgery Assistant: Best practices and Strategies
Speaker: Roland Pika Bissala (Surgical Care Practitioner/Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner First Assist Robotic Surgery at Blackrock Clinic, Ireland)
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, 7th Jan. 2024.
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST
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.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Watch Webinar Replay Video and See Documentation- Innovations in Surgical Technology: Shaping the Future of Perioperative Care with Dr. Eboni Saurage
Topic: Innovations in Surgical Technology: Shaping the Future of Perioperative Care
Speaker: Eboni G. Saurage (E.d.D., M.S., B.S.H.Sc., A.S.S.T, CST – Assistant Professor of Surgical Technology at Baton Rouge Community College, TORG Scholarship & Grants Director)
Hosted by The Operating Room Global (TORG) Education and Training Committee and held live via Zoom
Sunday, 12th November, 2023
18:00 Irish Standard Time/BST
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. …
Watch Webinar Replay: Surgical Safety Checklist Webinar with Nigel Roberts
Topic: “Enhancing Patient Safety and Surgical Outcomes: The Power of the Surgical Safety Checklist” Webinar Replay video is down the bottom of this page including webinar pdf documentations x 3
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The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration in the Perioperative Period
“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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How to manage and monitor patients with chronic medical conditions during surgery
“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….” …
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Basic Anaesthetic Techniques
‘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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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….” …
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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Scrubup, Your very own personal surgical preparation tool for a more organized, seamless & efficient procedure every time…
Feel more confident and competent when preparing for surgery, and track procedures you are involved in. Scrubup aims to optimize patient safety and streamline clinical practices. Already over 25,000 clinicians
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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Plastic Surgery vs. Cosmetic Surgery vs. Reconstructive Surgery: What’s the Difference?
‘If you typically use cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery interchangeably you’re not alone. Many people who hear the terms plastic, reconstructive, or cosmetic surgery assume the three are the same. There are fine distinctions, however, between the different types of surgery. It’s critical that you know these differences…’
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Hernia Repair – What you need to know!
‘Hernia occurs when there is a tear in the tissue or muscle that normally encases the intestines or fatty abdominal tissue. This causes a lump or bulge in the abdomen or groin, which can be painful. The protruding intestine or fatty tissue is encased in a thin membrane that lines the body cavity. Certain activities can worsen….’ …
Questions to Ask Before you undergo a Surgical operation
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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Draping the Surgical Patient – Techniques for different surgical positions
‘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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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury influences the underlying foundations of what our identity is; our capacity to think, to convey messages, and to connect with others. For roughly 85% of individuals with traumatic brain injury, those issues ultimately resolve, however the excess 15% have enduring hardships… …
Spinal Tumors – What you need to know!
Primary spinal tumors originate in the spinal column, such as by growing in the bones, discs, nerves, or other elements within the spine. Primary spinal tumors are usually noncancerous (benign) and occur in… …
Scoliosis – What you need to know!
‘While the degree of curvature is measured on the coronal plane, scoliosis is actually a more complex, three-dimensional problem which involves the…’ …
Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Epilepsy
‘Neuromodulation for epilepsy is a new approach that can be an alternative to traditional epilepsy surgical approaches or work in synergy with them. There are three types of neuromodulation currently… …
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Operating Room Patient Positioning
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… …
Woman told surgery was cancelled when she was on operating table
A problem involving sterilisation equipment has forced Brisbane’s busy PA hospital to suspend all surgery. (AAP) One woman was on the operating table at Princess Alexandra Hospital when she was
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Boy goes for nasal surgery, doctor performs hernia operation instead
According to sources, the boy, Mohammed Danish, was operated for hernia instead of nasal polyps on Tuesday at a medical college in Manjeri town, 175 km north of Kochi. Hospital
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Aseptic Technique
Definition Aseptic technique is a set of specific practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contamination by pathogens. Purpose Aseptic technique is employed to
Elective surgeries cancelled as Queensland public hospitals reach capacity
Queenslanders are being urged by the state’s Health Minister not to go hospital unless it is a medical emergency, with almost every public facility in the south-east at capacity. Key points:
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Man Accidentally Circumcised After Paperwork Mix-Up
A man was circumcised by mistake after bungling surgeons got him muddled up with another patient. The shocking revelation came to light in a report by the UK’s National Health
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Three months after surgery, doctors find forceps inside woman’s abdomen in Hyderabad
The woman, who underwent a surgery in November, returned to the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) complaining of severe stomach pains. A woman in Hyderabad went through excruciating pain
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University Hospital Ayr becomes first Scottish hospital with 4K theatre
University Hospital Ayr in Scotland has installed the first 4K integrated theatre. The Olympus Endoalpha theatre uses a Visera 4K ultra high definition camera to provide images four times the
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