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

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative Support Providing exposure of the surgical site by retracting tissues and organs. Handling and passing surgical instruments to the surgeon. Managing bleeding and maintaining a clear surgical field. Documenting surgical procedures and patient outcomes.

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Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)

Clemson

project Project 1: Unmasking of anesthesia-related alarms and communications This work extends what is known about alarms, interruptions, and distractions in the operating room by examining them from a systems perspective. AIM 1: Formally structure the RIPCHD OR learning lab and establish laboratory infrastructure and team management.

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5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera

BFW Inc.

Through research with surgical video experts and global acute care teams that use BFW Headlight/Video Camera Systems , we have concluded the following 5 reasons why every surgeon should be utilizing cameras in the OR. Now, this is not to suggest that video replaces the need for verbal communication.

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How Psychological State Affects the Operating Room (OR)

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Research has consistently indicated that distractions from excessive noise can hinder the OR team’s focus, potentially undermining their execution of sterile practices, thus increasing the risk of surgical site infections. Noise compromises communication, posing a risk to patient safety while escalating stress among OR personnel.

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Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic

OR Manager

Reforming instrument reprocessing practices does not always end with the main sterile processing department (SPD). Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.

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6 best things to Look for before you hire a Surgical First Assistant—And How SpecialtyCare Can Provide them

SpecialtyCare

Extensive Hands-On Surgical Experience Key Surgical Skills of an SFA How SpecialtyCare Provides Experienced SFAs 3. Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR? Knowledge of Cutting-Edge Surgical Technology How SpecialtyCare Stays Ahead 5. How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4.

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Surgical Data Integration vs. Operating Room Integration

Caresyntax

Why Data Across the Surgical Continuum Matters Integrated operating rooms have reshaped surgery in the past decade, providing amongst other benefits, enhanced communication, shortened surgical times, reduced patient cancellations, real-time access to patient information and advanced imaging, as well as maximum use of operating rooms.