Start this course! Course Description Procedure packs are commonplace in today’s operating rooms. Originating in the 1960s, these prepared disposable packs have a long history. Despite their longevity, there is still some debate—are they worth the cost? This course will explore the...
Start this course! Course Description In the operating room (OR), preference cards play a crucial role for surgical readiness by helping identify the needed supplies and resources for a specific surgeon and procedure. Electronic preference cards streamline the preferred equipment and...
Start this course! Course Description Surgical hand antisepsis—when performed correctly with the right technique and the right product—effectively prevents surgical site infections (SSIs) in the perioperative setting. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner...
Start this course! Course Description Airway suctioning is a key component of airway management, both inside and outside of the intensive care unit (ICU). This course will discuss suctioning in acute and post-acute environments and review the latest American Association...
Start this course! Course Description It is imperative that clinicians understand the importance of monitoring artificial airway cuff pressure and applying the current standards of care. This course will focus specifically on the regulation, clinical practice guidelines and factors...
Course Description Preventing pressure injuries in the pre-operative area is a critical responsibility of the perioperative nurse. Prevention starts with an in-depth assessment of the patient’s skin preoperatively and again at discharge from the operative area. Tools used to assess the...
Course Description Pressure injuries can be a serious issue in the perioperative department. Skin damage and pressure injury formation can continue even after the pressure has been relieved; a skin injury that presents 72 hours after surgery is now recognized as starting in the perioperative...
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