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SMART GLASSES IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

Placing a catheter into the tiny radial artery in a child’s wrist is one of the most difficult procedures in our specialty. Wearing smart glasses improved the anesthesiologist’s first-attempt success rate, and reduced the procedure time and complication rates. binocular Moverio BT-35E smart glasses A South Korean group led by Dr. Y.E.

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What is an OR Nurse and What Do They Do in the Operating Room?

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative nurses, play an essential role in surgeries. OR nurses are the backbone of the operating room, advocating for patients and supporting the entire surgical team. Many employers prefer hiring nurses with a BSN due to the comprehensive training they receive.

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A Day in the Life of a Surgery Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)

EARN Cares

The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. Each day, they are assigned to an OR and assist with the surgeries scheduled in that room for the whole day. Typically they are a team for the whole shift or until cases are finished in that room for the day.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST

The Anesthesia Consultant

You take the elevator to the third floor and proceed to the locker room. The scrubs are enclosed in a device not dissimilar to a soda machine, and you need your ID to operate it. Empty Operating Room 0655 hours—You don a bouffant hat and a facemask, and enter your operating room.

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Streamlining the Surgical Journey with Digital Health and Wellness

Picis

Unfamiliarity with the procedure, mountains of paperwork, and unanswered questions can leave patients feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Imagine learning about your procedure through user-friendly animations and videos at your own pace and in the comfort of your home. Undergoing surgery can be a stressful experience.

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Lumbar Discectomy: The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Spine Surgery

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

A lumbar discectomy is a life-changing procedure for many patients suffering from back pain due to a herniated disc. While the surgeon performs the critical task of removing the damaged portion of the disc, surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) play an equally important role in ensuring the operation runs smoothly.

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HOW THE INTERNET CHANGED ANESTHESIOLOGY FOREVER

The Anesthesia Consultant

Picture this: your job requires you to spend the majority of your day in a windowless room with four other people. You cannot leave the room, and if you make a serious error in your work, someone can die. Every hospital operating room is equipped with a computer connected to the internet.