What Every OR Nurse Should Know: Insulation Failure in Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Insulation Failure in Minimally Invasive Surgery

If you are an OR nurse committed to patient safety, this PDF breaks down a hidden but significant risk in minimally invasive surgery: insulation failure in electrosurgical instruments.

Inside, you will learn:
• Why insulation breaches can occur outside the surgeon’s field of view and lead to unintended burns and unexplained postoperative complications
• What the data reveals, including that 54% of insulated instruments failed inspection across 49 facilities and 42% of nurses report experiencing insulation failure during their careers
• What effective insulation testing should actually include and where common gaps exist
• Practical steps OR nurses can take to strengthen collaboration with sterile processing and reduce patient risk

Download the PDF to gain clarity, strengthen your safety practices, and help close a critical gap in perioperative care.

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