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Aspiring Nurse Anesthesia Challenges: From the ICU to the OR

The CRNA Chase

It’s a path that demands not only clinical excellence but also a significant shift in roles—from direct patient care in a high-intensity setting to the precision and autonomy of anesthesia. Understanding the Shift The transition from ICU to operating room (OR) involves a fundamental change in responsibilities.

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i2medi and Picis Collaborate to Revolutionize Operating Theater Management in Mexico with OR MANAGER® Software

Picis

i²medi and Picis proudly announced the successful implementation of the Picis OR MANAGER®, a comprehensive operating room management system, into one of Mexico’s major hospital networks. This achievement signifies a substantial advancement in surgical planning, operating theater optimization, and overall hospital productivity.

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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. OR nurses are the backbone of the operating room, advocating for patients and supporting the entire surgical team.

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WHO WILL BE PROVIDING ANESTHESIA CARE 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

The Anesthesia Consultant

This will require an operating room staffed with a surgeon, a nurse, a scrub technician, and an anesthesia professional. If the current trend of inadequate numbers of anesthesia clinicians in the United States is not reversed, this insufficient supply will be a major problem. of the population).

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Title: The Crucial Role of PACU Nurses in Enhancing Patient Care and Surgery Center Efficiency

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses are the unsung heroes of surgery centers. Their critical role begins as soon as patients leave the operating room and continues until they are stable enough to recover at home or in a hospital room. Their role in maintaining the flow of operations cannot be overstated.

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Strategies to Relax Patients During Anesthetic Induction

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Pre-operative anxiety , the psychological distress which patients experience that is provoked by concerns related to their surgical and anesthetic care, 1 is estimated to affect up to 75% of children 2 and 80% of adult patients. 3,4 It has been linked to multiple intra-operative and post-operative complications (e.g.,

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SMART GLASSES IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

In the smart glasses group, the ultrasound machine was located behind the operator, and the smart glasses were paired with the ultrasound machine. Would the addition of smart glasses for routine monitoring be an overdose of technology in the operating room cockpit? Does excessive technology distract us from the actual patient?