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The Sticky Truth About Tape Jan 26, 2022

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Kelly Good, CRNA. In it she tackles the topic of tape and sheds a light on just how dirty our rolls of tape can be."In the operating room, we all know and love tape! A most adaptable tool, tape serves a wide range of uses including labeling instruments, holding up drapes, and repairing tears in mattresses. In patient care, rolls of tape serve to close eyes for surgery, reinforce protective dressings, and secure lines, tubes, and catheters to skin. But, what if the widespread reuse of a roll of tape across multiple patients and purposes is actually NOT best practice and a potential cause for HARM to patients? Maybe we shouldn't be reusing and recycling tape but simply reducing its use altogether." ------- Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audio book, meets busy Operating Room professional! #OperatingRoom #InfectionControl #Surgery #CRNA #SurgicalTape

Getting to the Point: Understanding Certification, CEs, and Points Jan 24, 2022

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If I need to submit points to recertify my CNOR, how do I earn them? What are points, and how are they different from CE's? If recertification leaves you confused, you're definitely not alone! Join us today for this exciting interview with Jim Stobinski, CEO of CCI. We are going to learn about the CCI Research Foundation, microcredentialing, shed some light on the difference between points and CE's, and discover why the points system is better designed to demonstrate competency. You don't want to miss this conversation! Your questions will be answered!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #CNOR #Certification #CNAMB #CSSM #CST

Who's On First? Recognizing the Value of RNFA's in the OR Jan 17, 2022

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Registered Nurse First Assistants, commonly called RNFAs, are an important member of the surgical team. As an assistant in surgery, they practice under the direct guidance of the surgeon, and they collaborate with the surgical team to help achieve optimal patient outcomes. We're really going to dive into the value that the RNFA provides the OR on today's episode of First Case as we speak with Michele Kuznitz, CRNFA. Join us as we talk about the RNFA role, the benefits of RNFAs within the OR, and discuss the differences between hospital-employed RNFAs and independent contractors. You don't want to miss it!

#OperatingRoom #RNFA #CRNFA #Surgery

Normalization of Deviance, Group-Think, Shortcuts, and Work-Arounds in the Operating Room Jan 12, 2022

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What habits or activites are we so accustomed to that we no longer realize that they aren't safe? What shortcuts or work-arounds have we accepted as 'normal' even though they put our patients or ourselves at risk? In today's article, David Gomez, CRNA, explains how the concept of highly reliable organizations applies to the operating room and explains how normalization of deviance, group-think, shortcuts, and work-arounds actually work against us in achieving our desired outcomes.

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Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #NormalizationOfDeviance

Seeing Into The Future: Redefining Surgical Training Through Virtual Reality Jan 10, 2022

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As we get ready to launch Seaon 6, we're revisiting our most popular episodes from Season 2!

Is it possible for a VR headset to change the way we train surgeons and improve surgical performance? For Justin Barad, MD, Founder and CEO of OSSO VR, the answer is, "Yes!" As technology continues to advance, the surgical training learning curve is getting longer. And with the variety of procedures that we are capable of performing, mastering all of them has proven to be a challenge. Tune in as we discuss this exciting advancement in technology and training. Learn how OSSO VR is allowing healthcare professionals to practice current skills, to learn new ones, and to accurately assess their technical ability. The future is here!

#OperatingRoom #VirtualReality #Surgery

The Future is Bright: Using Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes Jan 03, 2022

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What does the future of surgery look like? How can technology help improve efficiency, productivity, and patient outcomes? We're going to look into the future today as we speak with Anthony Fernando, CEO of Asensus Surgical. Tune in as we discuss digital surgery and the benefits augmented intelligence and machine learning offer to both clinicians and patients. Learn about performance guided surgery and discover how we can decrease variability in surgery and decrease complications through the use of technology.

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Put Me In, Coach! Professional Coaching for Perioperative Excellence Dec 20, 2021

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Coaching isn't something reserved for sports teams or fitness enthusiasts. Healthcare professionals frequently take advantage of coaching as well. Phyllis Quinlan, PhD, RN, Executive Coach for AORN, works with AORN members to provide coaching services covering a variety of topics. On today's episode we cover current trends in coaching needs, advice for new peri-op staff, advice for experienced staff, leadership development, and a healthy work environment. Phyllis is passionate about helping healthcare professionals succeed. Don't miss this great interview!

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The Hole Story: Confronting Sterile Processing Challenges in the OR Dec 06, 2021

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We can't perform an operation or an invasive procedure if we don't have sterile instruments. It almost goes without saying, but sterility is fundamental to what we do in the operating room. Confirming that our instruments and trays are sterile is of paramount importance every time we set up for a case. Helping us discuss this important issue today is Hank Balch, Founder and President of Beyond Clean. Tune in as Hank describes the overlap between the sterile processing department (SPD) and the operating room, and listen as he shares what those of us in the OR can learn from the sterility experts in SPD.

Change What You See In SPD Nov 29, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses the vital role that SPD plays within the perioperative space, and emphasizes their value to the team.

"We can't operate in a dirty room or with broken equipment. We can't operate if we don't have staff to run the room or anesthesia available to sedate the patient. And we can't operate without sterile instruments. Let's change the way we see SPD, and recognize them for the valuable members of the team that they are."

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Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audio book, meets busy Operating Room professional!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #SterileProcessing

When Surgery is Scary: Overcoming Anxiety in Our Pediatric Patients Nov 22, 2021

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Surgery can be a scary experience for anyone, especially children. Being in an unknown environment with so many strange faces mixed with the fear of needles, pain, or separation from parents can significantly increase a child's anxiety, all before they even enter the operating room. Induction of anesthesia only increases that anxiety when we hold a child down, and force them to breathe anesthesia gases through a mask held tightly to their face. But, there are ways that we can make the operating room a less anxious place. Join us as we talk with Diane Miller, CRNA, and CEO of PEDIA, LLC., about the ways that decreasing anxiety in children before surgery can improve the entire surgical experience. We'll discuss ways that OR staff can help reduce anxiety, we'll cover special considerations for the pediatric population, and we'll discuss the ways that play can improve the surgical experience for children.

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