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A substantial body of research over the years has pointed to invasive devices and clinical practice as primary causes of these HAIs. However, some studies indicate another contributing factor to HAIs that can’t be overlooked: nurse understaffing and burnout.
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Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) isn’t new – it was first developed in the 1980s. But it’s becoming more common in clinical practice today as the body of evidence supporting its use in the promotion of wound healing grows.
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When the latest coronavirus threat, or COVID-19, first emerged in January, the number one recommendation for protecting oneself from the virus and preventing its spread was to wash hands frequently and thoroughly. Similarly, the best way to prevent healthcare...
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Concerns about air quality in the OR during surgical procedures have been around for a long time. In fact, the first documentation that particulate matter in surgical smoke can be inhaled and deposited in the alveoli of the lungs occurred in 1975.
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The opioid crisis is one of the greatest health threats facing Americans today. Between 1999 and 2017, 218,000 people in the U.S. died from opioid overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In 2017 alone, opioid overdoses took the lives of more than...
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Recent advances in medical technology make it easier to envision the OR of the future. Advances in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and robotic assisted surgery devices (RASDs) are all expected to shape the future of surgery.
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For nearly 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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