The Circulating Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Since we’re celebrating this week, here are 12 reasons why I love working in the operating room. 1 – Scrub Caps Scrub caps serve a valid purpose in the operating room, for sure. 5 – Scrubbing I wasn’t taught to scrub when I started in the operating room. But they’re also SO convenient!

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BFW Inc.

DECEMBER 15, 2022

All aspects of medical procedures require efficiency, safety and effectiveness and it is not surprising that appropriate and sufficient lighting is a critical component to success. Brighter is Not Always Better Surgeons require clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities.

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The CRNA Chase

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Cosmetic Procedures Coverage: Protects you if you offer non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as Botox, laser hair removal, or dermal fillers. Our goal is to ensure that you’re fully protected, whether you’re working in a hospital, clinic, or even operating a side business in cosmetic procedures.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Just as athletes train for a game or actors rehearse for a performance, surgeons prepare ahead of an operation. The accuracy of the physical properties helps to recreate the experience we have in the real world during an operation.” Each approach links out to the Atlas website, which includes a written tutorial of the operative plan.

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USMD Health System

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Many types of procedures can be performed in a hybrid operating room, including minimally invasive treatment. Discover your options for surgery today.

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MEDITEK

JANUARY 26, 2022

With so many options for premium operating tables, you may find it challenging to select a surgical table for your hospital. However, the operating tables market is growing and will reach US $1,043.41 With this forecasted growth rate, you need to know how to quickly find the best surgical tables for your operating room (OR).

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. Through surgical video technology, procedures can be live-streamed directly from the surgeon’s point-of-view to a wall-mounted display.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2021

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. The average internal diameter of the radial artery is 1.2 ± 0.3

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the high-stakes environment of the operating room, a surgeon’s success is rarely a solo achievement. Surgical assistants, RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants), and PAs (Physician Assistants) are critical team members who directly impact the efficiency and safety of every procedure.

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BFW Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As an example, surgeons can make accurate hand movements within five microns (about 1 ten-thousandth of an inch) using optical coherence tomography (an ultrasound-like technology that uses light) for intricate surgeries – allowing for minimally invasive surgical procedures that are safer and reduce recovery time for patients.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JULY 25, 2022

This was a landmark paper on the topic of anesthesiologist:CRNA staffing ratios, which documented that having physician anesthesiologists direct three or four operating rooms simultaneously for major noncardiac inpatient surgical procedures increased the 30-day risks of patient morbidity and mortality.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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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Bender

JANUARY 24, 2020

According to The Healthcare Facilities Code ( NFPA 99 ), circuits in “Wet Procedure Locations” shall be supplied by either an Isolated Power Systems (IPS) or a Grounded Power system with Class-A GFCIs. This means that unless a risk assessment is conducted, then operating rooms are considered to be wet procedure locations by default.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This evolution has led to a growing demand for skilled professionals specializing in minimally invasive surgical support, ensuring these advanced procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. Inventory Management: Managing surgical instruments and supplies to ensure availability and proper functioning during procedures.

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OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Amid rising demand for surgical procedures, improving perioperative operations is a pressing priority for any hospital. For a system serving one of the fastest-growing counties in the US, it becomes an More » The post No construction required—AI uncovers system-wide capacity appeared first on OR Manager.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Traverse rectus abdominal muscle, flap (TRAM Flap), commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork; for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Trans abdominal flaps, commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork, for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s a heart bypass or valve replacement, these procedures require precision and teamwork. Their role is crucial for ensuring a smooth operation, but what exactly do they do, and why are they so essential in cardiovascular surgeries? Surgical assistants work closely with surgeons to ensure safe and efficient procedures.

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walkerproject

JANUARY 20, 2021

The operating room area is confronted with a variety of challenges in everyday life. Originally controlled primarily by the surgeon, the operating room has become a service platform run by many professional groups. The operating room management/coordination is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination.

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Operating rooms are incredibly stressful and complex environments to work in. We list several ways you can fight fatigue when working in the operating room , before, during, and after your shift. Here are ways to combat fatigue before, during, and after working in the operating room. How Does Fatigue Affect Patient Safety?

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This will require an operating room staffed with a surgeon, a nurse, a scrub technician, and an anesthesia professional. Evolution of Procedures and Procedural Areas Procedures that used to be hospital-based have increasingly moved into outpatient settings and physician’s offices. Imagine this: It’s the year 2034.

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Clemson

MAY 30, 2022

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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Caresyntax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Currently, the platform supports 30,000 surgical professionals in 3,000 operating rooms globally, assisting in more than 3 million surgeries annually. The award was granted following an extensive evaluation of Caresyntax’s systems in leading hospitals across Germany and the EU.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Heart of Cardiovascular Care SpecialtyCare’s Cardiovascular Services serve as a cornerstone for hospital surgical departments, focusing on improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Their expertise ensures that even the most challenging procedures are carried out with the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

As a partner to healthcare facilities rather than a direct-to-consumer service, SpecialtyCare enables hospitals to deliver superior care while improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Autotransfusion is particularly useful during surgeries where significant blood loss occurs, such as orthopedic or trauma procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A cardiovascular perfusionist plays a crucial role in cardiac surgery, ensuring that a patient’s heart and lungs continue to function during procedures like open-heart surgery. During Surgery : Once the surgery begins, the perfusionist monitors and controls the heart-lung machine.

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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. This means that they understand the different types of procedures, required surgical equipment for each procedure, and know how to prepare the OR for surgery. Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. Sterility Cannot Be Rushed: The Stats Don't Lie Rushing the standard sterilization procedures can have severe implications for patient safety.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Medical-device company Invenio Imaging is developing technology that enables surgeons to evaluate tissue biopsies in the operating room, immediately after samples are collected — providing in just three minutes AI-accelerated insights that would otherwise take weeks to obtain from a pathology lab. and Europe.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Conclusion In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, cardiac services play a crucial role in helping hospitals improve patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency and incorporating cutting-edge medical techniques. ECMO Services Data-Driven Outcomes and Continuous Improvement Why Partner with SpecialtyCare?

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BFW Inc.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Building upon a diverse assortment of LED powered surgical headlights, BFW is pleased to introduce the Daymark Victory. The Victory delivers powerful lighting and portability:, indispensable tool s for operating rooms and medical clinics. The benefits of utilizing LEDs into surgical headlights in comparison to alternatives are extensive.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With costs increasingly shifting to patients and an aging population needing more procedures, ASCs occupy a uniquely competitive place in the healthcare sector. You’ll see and understand what is ‘under the hood’ from clinical, financial, operational and regulatory perspectives,” shares Eisenberg.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

AUGUST 5, 2024

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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OpFlow

JULY 22, 2021

Submitted to Operations Research manuscript OPRE-2021-06-370 Vinayak Deshpande, PhD Nishanth Mundru, PhD Sandeep Rath, PhD Martyn Knowles, MD, MBA, FACS Benjamin C. Wood, MD, MBA, FACS ABSTRACT Surgical procedures account for over 60% of the operating cost of a hospital.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2024

AI — already used to connect, analyze and offer predictions based on operating room data — will be critical to the future of surgery, boosting operating room efficiency and clinical decision-making. NVIDIA supports the IGX software stack with NVIDIA AI Enterprise , the enterprise operating system for production-grade AI.

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Transforming Outcomes

JUNE 26, 2020

When you think of the operating room (OR), what comes to mind? I first learned how to scrub – setting up the instruments and handing them to the surgeon during the procedure – and then I moved into circulating, a more typical RN role of providing direct patient care before, during and after the procedure.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Why the Demand for Surgical Assistants and RNFAs is Rising Surgical procedures are more complex than ever, requiring a higher level of precision and expertise. To meet these demands, facilities are increasingly turning to surgical assistants and RNFAs for support in the operating room.

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