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Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a division of Fortive, in collaboration with PENTAX Medical, a division of HOYA, proudly announces the FDA clearance of the new ULTRA GI Cycle in its flagship product, the STERRAD 100NX Sterilizer with ALLClear Technology. The...
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MolecuLight Corp., a leader in fluorescence imaging technology for real-time detection of harmful bacteria in wound care, announces the publication of peer-reviewed clinical research highlighting the transformative power of MolecuLight in healing more pressure...
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Often in this column I write on some pretty substantive matters to include recent trends in American health care and research findings pertinent to nurses. That will not be the case this month and you will not find references to recent journal articles in this column. Many of the readers of this publication are likely much like me, an experienced perioperative nurse with many years in the field. A recent conversation with another veteran colleague caused me to reflect on my career and what lies ahead. I would like to share some thoughts here.
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Regardless of how long employees remain in the Sterile Processing (SP) profession, one fact must always be prioritized: it’s not enough to go through the motions or do the bare minimum in the role, ever. Maintaining professionalism and practice excellence is vital for patient safety, service quality, effective teamwork, and positive procedural outcomes.Â
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Perioperative nursing, a critical specialty within the nursing profession, involves the care of patients before, during and after surgery. This field has developed a robust professional infrastructure designed to support nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. This article includes data on CNOR certified perioperative nurses in each U.S. state to show volume of credentialed perioperative nurses and then explores the key components of this infrastructure, focusing on the various entities and resources that shape and sustain perioperative nursing.
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More than a decade ago, CMS allowed for a revision of the previous acceptable range for relative humidity (RH) in operating rooms (30-60%) by dropping the lower limit to 20% through the use of a categorical waiver.
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For over 20 years, OR Today has provided perioperative and SPD professionals with up-to-date news and information about their profession. The magazine aims to educate readers about new guidelines, techniques, and equipment, as well as practical information for career building, problem-solving and overall well-being.
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