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The Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) credential has existed since the mid-1990s but was purchased by the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) company in late 2018. Achieving accreditation is a noteworthy achievement considering the challenges faced by both the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) community and NASC.
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The MHVC is a soft balloon-tipped catheter. It is inserted through the open left atrium during mitral valve surgery or through the right superior pulmonary vein on the beating heart and across the mitral valve into the left ventricle. Uniquely, the device is securely positioned and maintained in the LV by inflating a soft positioning balloon against the mitral annulus/valve.
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Surgical instruments can be categorized into sutures and staples, handheld devices, electrosurgical tools, and more advanced machinery like surgical robotics, endoscopic instruments, and powered tools. The applications of surgery equipment span many fields, including obstetrics, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and specializations such as ophthalmology, ENT, urology, and general surgery.
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Ergotron, a leading manufacturer of healthcare carts, introduced two new solutions designed to empower patient care and simplify fleet management at the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference and Exhibition, March 3-6 in Las...
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The OR Today webinar “Start Warm, Stay Warm: A Focus on Maintaining Normothermia Perioperatively” sponsored by Encompass was presented by Kristy Warren, MSN Ed, RN Director of Clinical Resources at Encompass. She discussed focusing on maintaining normothermia...
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