Major study clarifies risks, severity of perioperative pulmonary aspiration
Editor's Note Preliminary results from a nearly million-case review reveal that perioperative pulmonary aspiration, while feared, is rare but potentially deadly. According to a February 4 Anesthesiology News report, researchers found an overall incidence of 1 in 5,572 anesthesia cases, with aspiration-related mortality at about 1 in 67,000. As detailed…
Understanding nurse responsibilities in managing postoperative agitation, delirium
Editor's Note A recent article in AORN Journal underscores the need for vigilance and thorough documentation to manage postoperative mental status changes and prevent harm to both patients and staff. As detailed in the article, cognitive disturbances such as delirium and agitation can complicate recovery after surgery. Delirium is characterized…
FDA designates Class I recall for mobile lift component
Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated Baxter’s recall of the Q-Link 13 mobile lift component a Class I, the most severe category indicating risk of serious injury or death. As detailed in the agency’s July 23 announcement, the optional component connects to sling bars on…
OR Manager Career/Salary Survey deadline extended
Editor's Note Filling out OR Manager’s Career/Salary Survey may take only 15 minutes, but perioperative leaders are busy people. Recognizing that even small blocks of time may be hard to find, we’ve extended the deadline through June 27. We wouldn’t want anyone to miss a chance to help forecast what’s…
Scrubs to startups: Nurse entrepreneur turns Navy-taught leadership into consulting mastery
The kind of Navy-taught leadership Brian Dawson, MSN, RN-BC, CNOR, CSSM, taps into is straightforward. “If you’re going to lead 3,500 people to move to the left when you need them to, you better know how to get them to see your goals as their goals,” he says during a…
Commentary: Overlooking, underfunding perioperative mental health threatens patients
Editor's Note Amid a lack of focus and lack of resources on perioperative mental health, alleviating patient anxiety and preventing poor surgical outcomes requires creative solutions. This is the central argument of a May 12 commentary in The Conversation by Renée El-Gabalawy, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the…
Conclude National Nurses Week with exclusive perks, learning opportunities, well-earned appreciation
Editor's Note Perioperative nurse leaders like you are getting the spotlight you deserve during National Nurses Week, May 6–12! This week is not only about recognition, but also about equipping you with tools to grow your practice and lead with confidence. In honor of your impact on surgical patients, staff,…
Communications skills keep surgical patients engaged, informed
Editor's Note An April 16 article in JAMA Network outlines a three-part communications framework for improving the quality and clarity of perioperative conversations with patients, particularly when time is limited and stakes are high. The article focuses particularly on three core communications skills: attending to emotion, managing uncertainty, and supporting…
Bye-bye, SSI: Nurse-led decolonization protocol pays off
Imagine completely eliminating surgical site infections (SSIs) without significantly disrupting perioperative workflows. At Magic Valley Regional Medical Center (MVMC), a mid-sized community hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, a nurse-led pilot project accomplished just that for breast and colorectal surgeries. As for other procedures, overall infection rates are down by nearly…
Healthcare’s “Blockbuster Moment:” Dr Dan Weberg to deliver opening keynote address at OR Manager Conference
Editor's Note The OR Manager Conference announces Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN, executive director of nursing workforce development and innovation at Kaiser Permanente, as the opening keynote speaker. Dr. Weberg—ER nurse turned executive, innovation expert, and nationally recognized thought leader—will deliver “Healthcare’s ‘Blockbuster Moment’: Innovation, disruption, and the future…
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