Running dual ORs has gotten a bad rap in recent years, but several surgeons we spoke to say it can be done safely and effectively: https://t.co/upuYE66M6q
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Does the Bair Hugger cause surgical site infections? As the lawsuits pile up, 3M defends the device against its own worst critic: the inventor, Scott Augustine. Great read in the @StarTribune about th
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Traveling nurse Daniele Hoffman leaves a lasting impression and calms pediatric patients at @StanfordChild with her handmade Coban “bandage buddies." https://t.co/pxurS2Zlkl
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These all-natural PONV remedies make sure patients don't leave your facility with a bad taste in their mouth: https://t.co/drozbC7J3t https://t.co/3WnoUB3IYZ
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Janelle Casanave, RN, a former cast member on @RealWorldMTV and @ChallengeMTV, shares her personal plea to ban surgical smoke: https://t.co/UPGmbTCihr https://t.co/EDvp37PTLj
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Giving kids a ride to the OR in a friendly looking worm wagon relieves their anxiety about having surgery. Thanks to Stefani Harchak, RN, at Geisinger Gray's Woods Endoscopy/Surgical Center for the fu
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Surgical sales reps are experts on particular devices, but are they wearing out their welcome in the OR? An interesting take by @flakebarmer for @NPR: https://t.co/YrdLdLFSFZ
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Safe travels to wherever you're heading. Enjoy the food and football! https://t.co/D1iguZX99q
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Check out these 7 easy, low-cost staff appreciation ideas: https://t.co/Blu22yCugb #PerioperativeNursesWeek2018 https://t.co/o1G1SNDBQr
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There's no better time than #PerioperativeNursesWeek2018 to ban surgical smoke. Your nurses will breathe a collective sigh of relief when you use these 5 tips to clear the OR air of harmful contaminan
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We recognize and celebrate the hardworking surgical nurses who follow their passion and calling during every case and for every patient. #PerioperativeNursesWeek2018 https://t.co/45wKBk9kOe
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Do your malignant hyperthermia carts contain the supplies you need to save a life? Answer these 10 questions to find out: https://t.co/uIJB00wUda https://t.co/eb0GmWni3V
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Former @Vikings DT @sharriffloyd sues famed surgeon Dr. James Andrews, alleging his #NFL career ended when he suffered permanent nerve/muscle damage during what was supposed to be a routine arthroscop
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Having trouble keeping your ORs filled with experienced nurses? Follow @The_BMC's lead and partner with a local nursing school to train and develop your own homegrown talent: https://t.co/MrdIachxmy h
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A surprising and beautiful thing happened when Angela Ross, a PACU nurse at @AtriumHealth, remembered what it meant to be caring, compassionate and genuinely present for her patient — they helped each
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Tired of hearing your OR team complain about their assignments the minute you post the monthly schedule? Put them in charge of deciding who works when. Seriously. It works: https://t.co/WtkWRoiY2z htt
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Pull out a Sharpie and draw kid-friendly characters on anesthesia bags to make a connection with your youngest patients. Thanks to the talented Anisa Anne Manion, CRNA, at @seattlechildren for the ide
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When we interviewed Dr. Rothman earlier this year he was humble, down to earth and a tremendous guy. Our condolences to the entire @RothmanOrtho family on this difficult day. https://t.co/uQfCAPrqq3
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Letting patients drink clear liquids before surgery decreases their thirst and anxiety, and improves their strength. So why has saying no to NPO been so slow to catch on? https://t.co/Zko1oYDJW3
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If you're not checking patients for obstructive sleep apnea before surgery, check out these 5 key takeaways from @SASM_HQ's new OSA guidelines: https://t.co/A81G3865gT #ptsafety
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