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Malignant Hyperthermia Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening syndrome. Awareness of MH by all perioperative team members, from those working in the preoperative holding area to those in the PACU, is essential in preventing negative patient outcomes. The preoperative nurse plays a crucial role in averting an MH crisis by interview- ing every surgical patient for a personal and family history of MH.
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CE614 Perioperative Patient Safety:
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Robots Join the Surgical Team As robotic-assisted surgery grows more widespread, more nurses are likely to encounter patients scheduled for or recovering from such surgery — or be members of a surgical team that uses robots. This module provides an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgery. It reviews the eight components necessary for endoscopic surgical procedure and the endoscopic functions of robotic-assisted technology. It also discusses how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology.
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Surgical Adhesions: The Ties That Bind The incidence of postoperative surgically induced adhesions ranges from 55% to $ERXW
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conditions associated with adhesions. Adhesions that form in the surgical site create problems ranging from minor discomfort to intense pain. This module provides nurses and other healthcare professionals with information about how surgical adhesions are formed and how they can be managed and possibly minimized.
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Safe Labeling Helps Prevent OR Errors This module provides perioperative healthcare professionals with information about WKH FKDOOHQJHV RI DQG HƬ HFWLYH VWUDWHJLHV IRU PHGLFDWLRQ DQG VROXWLRQ ODEHOLQJ LQ WKH perioperative setting. It discusses the intent of The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal NPSG.03.04.01, involving labeling medications and solutions on DQG RƬ WKH VWHULOH Ʈ HOG DQG LGHQWLƮ HV WKH FKDOOHQJHV IRU VDIH PHGLFDWLRQ DGPLQLVWUD WLRQ XQLTXH WR WKH SHULRSHUDWLYH HQYLURQPHQW 6WUDWHJLHV IRU HƬ HFWLYH PHGLFDWLRQ DQG VROXWLRQ ODEHOLQJ RQ DQG RƬ WKH VWHULOH Ʈ HOG DUH LQFOXGHG
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