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Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative Warming

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Maintaining normothermia (normal body temperature) throughout the perioperative period is a critical component of patient safety and recovery. Hypothermia can result in a range of adverse outcomes, including increased risk of surgical site infections, coagulopathy, prolonged hospitalization, and delayed wound healing (1).

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Understanding Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals

SpecialtyCare

Key Roles and Responsibilities – Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals Instrument Cleaning & Decontamination: Trained technicians use manual and automated cleaning to remove blood, tissue, and organic debris. Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to CDC, OSHA, and AAMI guidelines ensures legal and safety requirements are met.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents What Is Hospital Surgical Support? From sterile processing and perfusion services to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and surgical assistants, hospital surgical support teams are the unsung heroes behind every successful operation. What Is Hospital Surgical Support? Surgical First Assistants 5.

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Robotic Spine Surgery at USMD Hospital at Arlington

USMD Health System

If you had a family member who underwent spine surgery decades ago, likely that involved a large incision, a lengthy hospital stay and an extended recovery time. At USMD Hospital at Arlington , spine surgeons on the medical staff are proud to offer this transformative technology. That enables me operate with remarkable accuracy.”

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Why a Surgeon’s Surgical Assistant is Essential in the OR

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

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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SPD Best Practices: Essential Guidelines for Sterile Processing Excellence

SpecialtyCare

At SpecialtyCare, we’ve implemented SPD best practices across hundreds of healthcare facilities, and we’ve seen firsthand how adherence to these standards dramatically improves patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

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SpecialtyCare’s Role in Supporting Surgical First Assistants and Advancing Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare’s approach includes: Rigorous Training Programs : SFAs employed by SpecialtyCare undergo extensive training that covers everything from aseptic techniques and surgical instrumentation to patient safety protocols. This division of labor enhances operating room efficiency and improves patient care.