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Surgical Technology Sequencing for Student Success

ARC/STSA

Surgical Technology Sequencing for Student Success By Melanie Graves, MBA, CST In surgery, precision isn’t optional — it’s vital. Students begin by learning the core principles of asepsis — the backbone of surgical safety. They learn to think critically, act decisively and uphold the safety of the surgical field with integrity.

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How to Improve Communication Between the SPD and the OR

SpecialtyCare

To help both departments function smoothly, it’s imperative to create an environment for clear communication, consistent reporting, good-faith problem-solving, and mutual understanding. We spoke to them about what can create better communication between the SPD and OR for the sake of better outcomes. Do you need anything?

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Physical Assessment of Block Level in Regional Anesthesia

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

This ensures that the anesthesia has achieved the desired sensory and motor coverage, confirms the safety and effectiveness of the procedure, and helps detect complications such as an excessively high block or incomplete anesthesia. Patients are asked to differentiate between sharp and dull sensations across various dermatomal levels.

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The Immediate and Future Capability of Telepresence in Surgical Operations

Caresyntax

The Key Benefits of Telepresence Improved Surgical Outcomes Dynamic Communication: Telepresence supports seamless, real-time communication between surgeons, the on-site surgical team, and other geographically dispersed healthcare providers or specialists.

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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. Their expertise ensures that surgeries are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of precision. Team Collaboration Communicating effectively with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.

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Sterile Processing Department Efficiency: 7 Proven Strategies to Optimize Your SPD Operations

SpecialtyCare

The Impact of SPD Efficiency on Hospital Operations Sterile processing has a direct and significant effect on surgeon satisfaction, risk, patient safety, revenue, and cost. Most sterile processing errors cause significant backlog and delays in surgery, with a typical surgical case delay lasting an average of nearly 17 minutes.

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ASC adaptability depends on properly structured leadership

OR Manager

The leadership structure for an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) can be confusing for the uninitiated. Structures vary across ASC types, which range from a single physician owner to complex joint ventures More » The post ASC adaptability depends on properly structured leadership appeared first on OR Manager.