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Newly updated code requires evacuation of surgical smoke at the source.

The purpose of the preference card is to act as a guide for the surgical case.

The ESU, the most widely used and cherished piece of surgical equipment, is far more complex than many of us realize.

Be better prepared to care for LGBTQ+ patients. Learn key terms for the LGBTQ+ population. Hear about health disparities among this population. Find strategies for providing culturally sensitive care.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, learn how to transform a “no” into a “yes” using three fearless tactics from entrepreneur Jia Jiang. He shares how to become rejection-proof, build courage, and add context to your requests.

Can you find all the clamp types?

Mobile apps may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you are preparing for a case, but they have many benefits.

Learn about the essential steps to take and supplies needed to manage an airway emergency.

Margaret Vance, a Clinical Nurse Education Specialist in the OR, shares the time she cut the pump line without clamping it first.

Research has proven that patients receive safer, more effective care when they are understood and feel a connection with their providers. Read about how to nurture relationships with Spanish-speaking patients (even if you don’t speak Spanish).

What is the neutral zone and how can it be used to protect staff and patients?

A nurse seeks advice about making it through orientation with a difficult preceptor.

Learn about and view the various instruments used during thoracic surgery.

Learn about and view the various instruments used during cardiothoracic surgery.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) proudly announces the recognition of nine distinguished individuals as Fellows of AORN, a prestigious acknowledgment reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to the field of perioperative nursing.

Get quick tips for a facial prep.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending health care personnel and facilities transition away from crisis capacity conservation strategies, such as decontaminating or bioburden reducing disposable respirators for reuse.

FDA Recall: Medtronic Recalls Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft System Due to Risk of Stent Fractures and Type III Endoleaks.

FDA Recall: Medtronic Recalls Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft System Due to Risk of Stent Fractures and Type III Endoleaks.

Three health systems based out of Illinois, Louisiana and Georgia will be the first to become affiliates of a national effort to create a pipeline of students dedicated to serve as perioperative nurses; The initiative is part of Chamberlain University’s Practice Ready. Specialty Focused ™ workforce solutions strategies.