Hip Replacement and Revision Hip Surgery
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…
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus): What you need to know!
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... Read More..
Adelaide’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital changes gendered titles for surgeons from Mister to Doctor
Male surgeons are always addressed as Mr in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Surgery is one of the only professions left that still uses a gendered title…
Electrosurgical Units, Safety Issues, and the Risk of Surgical Fires
In one case, a facial fire occurred involving the ESU active electrode in an oxygen-enriched environment. In the second case, inadvertent activation of the ESU ignited bone cement being used…
Hybrid Operating Room
Laparoscopic surgery
Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
Operating Room Equipment Error
Using video cameras in the operating room
Prior to this time, the eye piece of the lens was literally held up to the surgeons eye. Not only did this promote unsterile conditions, it made it impossible for…
Preparing a child for surgery – Instructional Guide
The operating room can be a scary place for children, with unfamiliar equipment and people dressed in strange outfits...
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Stay up-to-date with The Operating Room Global (TORG) numerous surgery related resources, including Surgical Techniques, OR Career Guides, Clinical Presentations, Surgery Textbooks, Learning Modules, Webinars, Journal Articles, Research Articles, Operating…
Gastric Bypass (Weight Loss) Surgery – The Road to Recovery
Weight loss procedures are either restrictive which reduce the size of your stomach or malabsorptive which lessen the flow of food from stomach to....
Handling Surgical Specimens – Risk Reduction Strategies
Specimens are more likely to be misplaced, mislabeled, or never collected in the first place, rather than lost in transit...
Surgical Airway Fires – Mechanisms and Management
Hazards exist when ignition sources are used in the oxygen-enriched atmospheres (i.e., atmospheres containing more than 23% oxygen ) that are commonly present in the airway during surgery...
Preventing Medication Errors Principles and Guidance
Medication errors can occur throughout the medication-use system. Such as, when prescribing a drug, upon entering information into a computer system, when the drug is being prepared or dispensed, or…
Tummy Tuck Surgery – Journey to Recovery
A tummy tuck is a serious medical procedure that many men and women undergo each year. Your commitment to recovery and self-care will ensure that your body has the best…
What you can expect after Hysterectomy – The Journey to Recovery
The recovery time does vary from woman to woman, and from procedure to procedure... Read More Here..
Identifying A Nickel Allergy – Perioperative Education
The problem is that for alloy to be produced, nickel is added to other metals. Therefore, nickel could easily be a component of many things we use throughout our daily…
Life After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery – Journey to Recovery
This major operation leaves patients with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery. The time it takes to fully heal will depend on the person's age and overall health…
What you need to know About Tummy Tuck Surgery – Risks, Procedure, Recovery
No area of the body is more frustrating than the stomach. As we go through normal physical changes, such as childbirth, weight fluctuations and the aging process, excess skin and…
Common Procedures in Acid Reflux Surgery
Acid reflux (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a physiological condition that usually occurs due to inappropriate activity of the lower esophageal sphincter (muscular valve that connects the esophagus to the stomach),…
The various components of surgical smoke produced by electrosurgical procedures in Gynecology and the associated risks
Surgical smoke poses a wealth of potential risks to operating room professionals, including the direct physical injury, mutagenicity and transmission of infectious diseases... Read More..
The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery: Here’s what you need to know!
Many people mistakenly assume that elective (optional) procedures, such as cosmetic surgery, aren't as serious as other types of surgery. But all surgeries, even simple dental procedures, present the possibility…
Clinical Manifestations of Appendicitis in Children
Appendicitis happens when the inside of the appendix is blocked causing an infection. The blockage may be caused by nose or mouth fluid, called mucus. It can also occur because…
Surgical Solutions For Arthritis Pain Relief
Some benefits of going the surgery route can include the stabilization, improved alignment or replacement of a joint so that you can have greater mobility, flexibility, overall use and range-of-motion..…
Draping the Surgical Patient Best Practices
The surgical patient is draped prior to the commencement of the surgical procedure in order to create a sterile barrier between the surgical site and the rest of the operating…
The Advantages Offered By Travel Nursing Careers
If you are a nurse who is tired of hospital politics and is feeling in a rut of your career but wanted to earn more money, then why not try…
Common causes of Surgical Errors in the Operating Room
It is often said that there is no such thing as "minor" surgery. Whether you are having your appendix removed, or a quadruple bypass, any surgical procedure is a serious…
How to manage post-viral fatigue syndrome – Covid 19
Fatigue is a common symptom of COVID-19 infection so it is likely that some people will continue to experience fatigue for some time after the infection hascleared... Read More..
Study shows new surgical protective gear does not reduce surgical site infections
A study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham published in JAMA Surgery on Feb. 12 indicates that surgical jackets and head covers known as bouffants did not reduce the…
5 tips to choose the online nursing school right for you
As a rule, you must be the one who chooses which path to take and how you want to get there. The differences between the online nursing schools are varied…
‘Happy New Year’ in European languages
Greetings from Europe. Where are you from and how do you say 'Happy New Year' in your language? Would you like to be able to say ‘Happy New Year’ in…
Notable risks in the use of bone cement – Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome
The liquid is methylmethacrylate monomer, a known deadly toxin, and PMMA toxicity is well documented in medical journals and regulatory publications. After many years of reported patient issues related to…
What you should know before selecting a Plastic Surgeon
The decision to improve your appearance through elective surgery should not be taken lightly. In making the final choice, there are some basic questions you should get answers to.... Read…