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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

One problem was that the obstetrician had never hired and had never paid the intern, who received a regular paycheck from the hospital. In present day hospitals and surgery centers, anesthesiology is a proud, high-earning specialty sought after by medical students and worthy of equal status with surgeons in the operating rooms.

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SMART GLASSES IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesia vital signs monitor display A second and more compelling use for smart glasses would be the display of a patient’s vital sign monitoring in real time on the smart glass screen, so that an anesthesiologist is in constant contact with the images of the vital sign electronic monitors.

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Comparing CRNAs to Other APRNs

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

In contrast to other APRNs, CRNAs are specially trained to provide anesthesia to patients in settings such as hospitals, clinics, private practices, and doctors’ offices. They also monitor vital signs throughout anesthesia, assist patients with recovery and side effects, and conduct post-procedure evaluations.

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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). The hospital supplies oxygen tanks on every gurney used to transport surgical patients from the OR to the PACU.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST

The Anesthesia Consultant

To aid you in visualizing yourself in the hospital, I’m substituting the pronoun “you” instead of “I” in the narrative below. You complete your morning bathroom and breakfast routines, and leave your residence at 0630 hours for the hospital. Your hospital contains multiple operating rooms, and today you are in room #10.

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Streamlining the Surgical Journey with Digital Health and Wellness

Picis

Imagine seamlessly reporting pain levels or other vital signs through a user-friendly app. Beyond the Operating Room: Digital Tools Enhance Surgery Day The road to recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. Remote monitoring tools powered by wearable devices can track vital signs and recovery progress.

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What is an OR Nurse and What Do They Do in the Operating Room?

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Assisting During Surgery : During the procedure, OR nurses work closely with the surgical team by passing instruments, keeping the area sterile, and monitoring the patient’s vital signs. Once you’ve gained experience and completed your training, consider signing up for shifts as an OR nurse with Platinum Medical Staffing.