Issues surrounding xenotransplantation.

abstract：:To foster teamwork, improve clinical excellence, and promote a culture of safety, perioperative leaders should have a clear understanding of the dynamics that affect clinician communication in the OR. We used social network analysis to characterize the typical OR clinician communication patterns at a military surgery ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Stucky CH,De Jong MJ,Kabo FW,Kasper CE

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with debilitating facial injuries and deformities have achieved significant improvement of aesthetic form and function after undergoing a face transplantation. The involvement of surgical technologists and perioperative nurses in the care of the recipient and donor plays a critical role in the success of t...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Sweeney N,Allen K,Miller B,Nolan T,Sheerin K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety and security points discussed in this article are only a few of the awareness tips that can add to your personal safety. When reporting to work, especially during odd hours, be suspicious of all activities. Ask yourself, "What if?" Becoming a victim or not becoming a victim is easy. ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Moore LR,Halstead MA

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical spectrum of adverse reactions to natural rubber latex-containing products among a national sample of perioperative nurses, the investigators administered a self-reporting questionnaire to a convenience sample of 2,200 members of the Association of Operating Room N...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Zaza S,Reeder JM,Charles LE,Jarvis WR

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) increases for intraoperative care of a variety of patients, it is important for perioperative nurses to recognize their benefits. Autologous PRP may decrease postoperative drainage, reduce narcotic requirements, and facilitate an early retu...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Floryan KM,Berghoff WJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic carpal tunnel decompression is a new and effective way of relieving CTS. It shortens the recovery period and the length of time required to resume normal postoperative activity. The majority of our patients have experienced relief of symptoms and, in instances where the opposite hand was affected by CTS, ha...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Anderson BA

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative nurses play a pivotal role in coordinating care during crises, employing their nursing skills to foster a positive outcome and collaborating with their colleagues and peers to achieve the desired resolution. Whether caring for a patient during a liver transplantation or one undergoing removal of a cyst, ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Seifert PC,Wadlund DL

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of silicone oil and blood is difficult to remove from ophthalmic surgical instruments during cleaning and decontamination processes. We sought to establish the most efficient cleaning procedure for this type of contaminated instrument. We uniformly contaminated microscopic instruments made of titanium ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Zhou W,Ye C,Huang X,Zhang P,Zheng S,Qin L,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AORN conducted its eighth annual compensation survey for perioperative nurses in June and July 2010. A multiple regression model was used to examine how a number of variables, including job title, education level, certification, experience, and geographic region, affect nurse compensation. Comparisons between the 2010...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Bacon D

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, treatment options for patients with cystine calculi were not favorable. Using holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) lasers to fragment cystine calculi, however, may provide a minimally invasive and cost-effective alternative to current treatments. This article describes cystine calculi and the diagnost...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Adams DH,Abernathy BB

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:KNOWLEDGE OF FIRE PREVENTION and fire safety is essential for every OR staff member. In the event of a surgical fire, the quick and knowledgeable response of surgical team members will affect their own safety and that of their patients. A NEW FIRE SAFETY PLAN was developed at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbu...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Flowers J

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in pharmacology, cell biology, and laser and fiberoptic technology are providing many opportunities in glaucoma research. As researchers increasingly understand the physiology of the eye, they develop new therapies. A wide variety of new drugs including dopaminergics, calcium channel blockers, and prostagland...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Martinelli AM

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this needs assessment was to determine which waiting area amenities family members deem important to make them comfortable when waiting for news about surgical patients. A literature review was conducted, perioperative staff members were interviewed and surveyed, and family members were interviewed and ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Carmichael JM,Agre P

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PATIENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED multiple traumatic injuries present one of the greatest challenges for perioperative teams. IN A TRAUMA PATIENT who is hemorrhaging, increased risk of death arises from a vicious cycle of hypothermia, coagulopathy, and metabolic acidosis known as the triad of death. A STAGED SURGICAL APPR...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： McArthur BJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative nurses are situated uniquely to promote good traffic control practices in the OR. This study was conducted to explore the effect of traffic patterns, specifically the number of people in the OR, on the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs). Researchers analyzed 2,864 clean surgical procedures perf...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Pryor F,Messmer PR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High- and low-pressure vacuum drains are commonly used after surgical procedures. High-pressure vacuum drains (ie, sealed, closed-circuit systems) are efficient and allow for easy monitoring and safe disposal of the drainage. Low-pressure vacuum drains use gentle pressure to evacuate excess fluid and air, and are easy...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Durai R,Ng PC

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative team membership consistency is not well researched despite being essential in reducing patient harm. We describe perioperative team membership and staffing across four surgical specialties in an Australian hospital. We analyzed staffing and case data using social network analysis, descriptive statistics,...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Sykes M,Gillespie BM,Chaboyer W,Kang E

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents during administration and disposal is critical. Most antineoplastic agents are toxic compounds that are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic. Direct contact may cause irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Perioperative personnel should know how to handle hazard...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Mellinger E,Skinker L,Sears D,Gardner D,Shult P

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PATIENTS WITH BODY PIERCINGS present a challenge for today's perioperative nurses. The need to prepare these patients for surgery while promoting safety, preserving body image, and respecting cultural values has gone beyond the routine practice of jewelry removal. BODY ART (ie, tattooing, piercing) has been practiced ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Larkin BG

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:How can a five-suite OR be remodeled while providing continuous, cost-effective surgical procedures without decreasing workload? Such a question was met with an innovative answer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fresno, Calif. Deployable Medical System units were selected to provide surgical support. The decisi...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Etchells JL

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Care of pediatric surgical patients is not limited to pediatric facilities, and all perioperative RNs should have a basic understanding of the specialized care that children require. This knowledge set includes an understanding of the basic terminology used to describe this patient population as well as the developmen...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Derieg S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Global environmental problems are connected to patient care issues. The amount and toxicity of medical waste have increased in recent decades. Certain medical products contribute significantly to pollution and contamination of the food chain with persistent, bioaccumulative toxins, including mercury and dioxins. Perio...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Melamed A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Triple arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of the calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and talocalcaneal joints of the foot. This is a palliative surgical procedure used to treat many painful hindfoot disorders (eg, clubfoot deformity, arthritis, Charcot's joint disease). Patient benefits include pain relief and improvement ...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Schramm CA,Hein SC,Cooper PS

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative nurses have skills that lend themselves to sound financial decision-making, and during these difficult economic times, it is important to know how to secure earnings for the future. Key strategies include saving for retirement, consulting a financial advisor, investing in reliable vehicles, holding inves...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Yarkony K

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic technique can best be described as an aggregation of reasonable practices performed in the surgical suite as part of the overall methodology in controlling or minimizing the possibility of infection. The key words in this definition are aggregation and reasonable. The real question is whether the surgical nurs...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Belkin NL

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative services team members at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas employed a methodical redesign process to redefine team members' relationships and revise roles to be patient focused. One outcome of this redesign process was the creation of multiskilled worker (ie, unlicensed assistive personnel) roles within se...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Wurstner J,Koch F

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To increase perioperative experience and knowledge, operating room staff members of a southeastern US veterans affairs hospital and the faculty of a nearby college of nursing baccalaureate program developed a perioperative nursing elective. The course included both classroom and clinical experiences. Benefits to stude...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Long MC,George SE,Gulledge HS

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothermia, a common problem for patients having surgery, adversely affects multiple organ systems and physiologic functions. Research indicates that maintaining normothermia can reduce infection rates, operative blood loss, and length of hospital stay. Often, preventing hypothermia is not a high priority to surgical...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Weirich TL

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of deaths from pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) have been attributed to long-distance airplane travel. Although airplanes provide the most convenient means of long-distance travel, the aircraft environment can take a physical toll on passengers. This article describes the causes and ris...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Ball K

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Registered nurses who return to school to pursue a bachelor's degree face many challenges, including scheduling, family, and financial concerns. Despite these issues, RNs with an associate's degree or diploma are among the fastest growing groups of bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students. Nurses return to school...

journal_title：AORN journal

authors： Leonard T

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00