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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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A Day in the Life of a Surgery Nurse in the Operating Room (OR)

EARN Cares

Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. OR nurses can only care for one patient during surgery. Surgical Specialties OR nurses are trained to work in all of the different surgical specialties.

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Are Your Operating Rooms Clean or Are They VLD-Clean?

MEDITEK

Traditional disinfection & cleaning methods are short-lived and when surfaces are unintentionally missed, it can make quite the headache for your doctors, nurses, and most importantlyyour patients. VLD reduces surgical site infections (SSIs) by 73%. Let us elaborate. The proof is in the stats. Its time to modernize the OR.

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Are your operating rooms clean or are they Indigo-Clean?

MEDITEK

Traditional disinfection & cleaning methods are short-lived and when surfaces are unintentionally missed, it can make quite the headache for your doctors, nurses, and most importantly—your patients. Indigo-Clean reduces surgical site infections (SSIs) by 73%. Let us elaborate. The proof is in the stats.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

In this article, we’ll explore the key components of hospital surgical support, the benefits of outsourcing these services, and how SpecialtyCare is leading the industry in providing high-quality surgical support solutions. What Is Hospital Surgical Support? Why Is It Important?

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

Clemson

AIM 4: Develop process design recommendations to support key OR flows (OR team members, supplies, patient, equipment, information) that impact patient safety outcomes such as surgical site infections and surgical errors.

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How Surgical Assistants, RNFAs and PAs Aid in Treating Traumatic Fractures

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

When it comes to treating traumatic fractures, the importance of a skilled surgical team cannot be overstated. Surgical assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs), and physician assistants (PAs) play a critical role in ensuring that these procedures go smoothly, efficiently, and successfully.