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…
Nurses to carry out surgery under NHS plans to slash waiting times
Nursing staff will be urged to undertake a two year course to become “surgical care practitioners” Nurses will be trained to perform surgery under new NHS measures to cut waiting…
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF): What you need to know
Overview Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgery to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck. An incision is made in the throat area to reach…
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s Disease
Overview Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgery to implant a device that sends electrical signals to brain areas responsible for body movement. Electrodes are placed deep in the brain…
The Highly Significant Role of the Perfusionist: Here’s how to become one..
If you’re at a party and telling someone what you do for a living, saying “I’m a perfusionist” might lead to some interesting conversations. “A percussionist? Like in a band?”…
How to choose a surgeon if in need of surgery
Choosing a surgeon can be tricky. It starts with making sure you really need the surgery, and then finding an experienced specialist you can trust. Morsa Images/Getty Images So your…
Unraveling the World of Anaesthesia
From unspeakable agony to unlocking consciousness. We expect to feel no pain during surgery or at least to have no memory of the procedure. But it wasn’t always so. Until…
The Legendary DeBakey and the Vascular Atraumatic Forceps
Debakey forceps are a type of atraumatic tissue forceps used in vascular procedures to avoid tissue damage during manipulation. They are typically large (some examples are upwards of 12 inches…
Human Anatomy Mnemonics, categorized and alphabetized.
This is a list of human anatomy mnemonics, categorized and alphabetized. Afferent vs efferent Afferent connection arrives and an efferent connection exits. Anterior leg Compartment “The Hospitals Are Not Dirty…
Adult Advanced Life Support (ALS): Principles and Algorithms
Adult ALS includes advanced interventions after basic life support has started and when appropriate an AED has been used. The transition between basic and advanced life support should be seamless…
Infection Control
Instuments
Operating Room Policy and Procedure
Operating Theatre Preparation
Perioperative Education
Preparation for Surgery
Sterile Processing: What you need to know!
Sterile Processing Department The Sterile Processing Department (SPD), also known as the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), is the area in a hospital where cleaning and sterilization of devices used…
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): What you need to know!
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. An MRI scanner…
Operating Theatre Preparation
Patient Safety
Perioperative Education
Surgical Positioning
Surgical Safety
Kraske or Jackknife position
In this variation of the prone position, the patient’s head and feet are both lower than the hips. The jackknife position is used most frequently for proctologic procedures. It is…
Surgical Wound
What is a surgical wound? A surgical wound is a cut or incision in the skin that is usually made by a scalpel during surgery. A surgical wound can also…
Hybrid Operating Room
Life in the operating room
Operating Room Nursing
Operating Theatre
Operating Theatre Preparation
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Perioperative Education
Perioperative Nursing
Proper O.R. Attire
The Operating Room Environment
The operating room (OR) is a sterile, organized environment. As a health care provider, you may be required to enter the OR during a surgical procedure or to set up…
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Shoulder Replacement: Recovery, What to Expect, Risks, and More
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. You might need a…
Vaginal Hysterectomy: What you need to know
Overview Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. During a vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon detaches the uterus from the ovaries, fallopian tubes and upper…
Fundamental Surgery Becomes First VR Surgical Training Simulation To Gain CPD Accreditation
Fundamental Surgery becomes the first VR surgical training simulation with haptics to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. FundamentalVR, developers of immersive training technology for the surgical community, has announced…
Lung Lobectomy: What you need to know
What is a lobectomy? A lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs. The lungs have sections called lobes. The right lung has 3 lobes.…
Abdominal Hysterectomy; All You Need to Know
Overview An abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus through an incision in your lower abdomen. Your uterus — or womb — is where a baby grows…
Hybrid Operating Room
Operating Room Nursing
Operating Room Policy and Procedure
Operating Theatre Preparation
Perioperative Documentation
Perioperative Education
Perioperative Nursing
The Surgical Count; Best Practices
Overview/Procedure Description It is essential for the safety of the patient that a national standard for counting procedures be employed. Accountable items are instruments and other items, which by their…
What To Expect When Preparing For Surgery
As your surgery date gets closer, you might feel uneasy. But the more you know about what to expect, the less nervous you’ll be. Take a few minutes to learn…
Body mechanics
Ergonomics
Manual Handling
Neurovascular Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Patient Education
Perioperative Education
Effect of Heavy School Bags on the Spine
Posture is a bigger concern than most think. With growing workload for school children, the weight of this issue is increasing every day. Carrying heavy weighted and oversized school bags…
Myomectomy; All You Need to Know
Overview Myomectomy (my-o-MEK-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids — also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs). These common noncancerous growths appear in the uterus, usually during childbearing years, but they…
Incisional Hernia: What It Is and How It’s Treated
An incisional hernia happens when a weakness in the muscle of the abdomen allows the tissues of the abdomen to protrude through the muscle. The hernia appears as a bulge…
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The First Virtual Reality App for Live Operating Room Experiences
A virtual reality app developed by GIBLIB will allow medical students to experience an operating room environment. Every surgery is a complex event both for the patient and the team…
Operating Theatre
Operating Theatre Preparation
Patient Education
Perioperative Education
Perioperative Nursing
Preparation for Surgery
Surgical Positioning
Patient Positioning
THE IMPORTANCE OF 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…
Cardiac surgery
Life in the operating room
Lifesaving Surgery
Patient Education
Patient Safety
Perioperative Education
Open Heart Bypass Surgery
Frequently referred to as CABG surgery, or open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is the surgical treatment of choice for blocked arteries surrounding the heart. The heart pumps…
Operating Room Nursing
Operating Room Policy and Procedure
Operating Theatre
Perioperative Education
Perioperative Nursing
Operating Room Nurse Interview Questions
Question 1. A Practice Nurse Regularly Performs Certain Routine Procedures. What Are They? Answer : A practice nurse will treat and dress wounds as well as take blood samples, urine…
Infection Control
Operating Room Policy and Procedure
Patient Education
Perioperative Documentation
Perioperative Education
What is Sterilization? – Types and Methods in Microbiology
Sterilization is a process of destruction of all forms of living microorganisms from a substance. Articles having direct application on humans and animals are subjected to sterilization. These materials include…