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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. The vital signs of heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, end-tidal gas values, and temperature would be constantly visualized no matter where the anesthesiologist was looking.

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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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BRAIN TRANSPLANTATION?

The Anesthesia Consultant

The brain, encased in the dura, is freed from the cranial vault and base, and a robotic scoop with retractable tines would be brought into the operating field. Besides the constrained operative space, microsuturing cannot reestablish cranial nerve function rapidly, and therefore regeneration cannot be expected to occur rapidly.

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Streamlining the Surgical Journey with Digital Health and Wellness

Picis

Secure platforms can provide updates on the progress of the surgery, reducing anxiety and fostering a sense of connection for loved ones waiting outside the operating room. Imagine seamlessly reporting pain levels or other vital signs through a user-friendly app. Digital tools can also enhance post-surgical care.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST

The Anesthesia Consultant

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. Empty Operating Room 0655 hours—You don a bouffant hat and a facemask, and enter your operating room.

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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. Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. If you’re a nurse who is fascinated by anatomy and physiology, enjoys fast-paced daily tasks, and has a knack for remembering details, then the OR may be the perfect unit for you!

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THE RISK OF ANESTHESIA PATIENT TRANSPORT 

The Anesthesia Consultant

Imagine this scenario: You’ve just finished anesthetizing a patient in a hospital setting, and the patient now requires transport from the operating room (OR) to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). In the 2012 study Does the transportation of patients from the operating room to the post-anesthetic care unit require supplemental oxygen?