AORN’s Post

The main purpose of the IABP is to increase coronary perfusion (which occurs during diastole) and decrease left ventricular afterload Diastole- balloon inflates which displaces blood to the proximal aorta. This increases the augmented diastolic pressure which increases coronary perfusion pressure. Systole- balloon deflates which acts like a vacuum to decrease afterload and reduce LV workload. An arterial line should be placed in the left radial artery to help detect if the balloon migrated too far into the arch. #EMS #EMT #Paramedic #nursing #flightparamedic

As the spooky season creeps in, remember that AORN is the authoritative source on protecting operating rooms from the lurking threat of surgical site infections. The recently updated AORN “Guidelines for sterile technique” walks through importance considerations for sterile technique---which is an important strategy in SSI prevention. The guideline addresses questions such as: • How many patients should occupy a single OR or other invasive procedure room at a time? • When is it acceptable to open the doors to the OR or other invasive procedure room? • How do I prevent cross-contamination when open basins of sterile water are being used to soak instruments? The guideline also includes recommendations to address the following: • preparing the sterile field, • draping, • opening and handling sterile items, • limiting movement, • maintaining the sterile field, • and more! For an overview of recommendations from the revised guideline, check out this Guidelines in Practice article in the AORN Journal. After reading, be sure to take the evaluation for 2.1 contact hours and stay safe this season! 🎃 https://lnkd.in/gsmUh99Y #surgerylife #AORNJournal #ORNurse #Nursing #NurseLife #Nurses

Read this week’s ISMP newsletter for part two of our series on transitioning to ENFit (oral/enteral) and NRFit (neuraxial) devices to prevent tubing misconnections: https://hubs.la/Q02YlB0w0 #medicationsafety #medsafety #patientsafety #medicationerrors #hospitals #pharmacist #nurses #enteralnutrition #regionalanesthesia #neuroanesthesia ECRI

Learn how to handle foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat https://buff.ly/4fVLbtB #FOAMed #MedEd #TipsForNewDocs #FY1 #Paramedic #ANP #Nurses

Prone position for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure & #ARDS, a review: ➡️ physiologic features: ventilation & perfusion ➡️ clinical outcomes ➡️ awake prone positioning ➡️ practical considerations ➡️ lingering questions & future directions #imc #respiratory #nursing #international_medical_center

Learn how to handle foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat #FOAMed #MedEd #TipsForNewDocs #FY1 #Paramedic #ANP #Nurses #PhysicianAssociate

Here are the benefits of hydrofiber dressings infused with silver in your wound care regimen! These advanced dressings bring a host of advantages: they combat microbes, manage odors, reduce inflammation, speed up wound healing, and excel in fluid management. They also prevent biofilm formation, paving the way for cleaner and faster recovery. #woundcare #hydrofiber #silverdressing #antimicrobial #woundhealing #medicalinnovation #nursing #doctors #healthcareprofessionals #woundtreatment #woundmanagement #patientcare #medicalfield #woundcareeducation #healthcaretechnology #nurselife #doctorsofinstagram #healthcareheroes #clinicalpractice #woundrecovery #medicalsupplies

New paper alert! Paper 3 in the series of studies for my PhD looking at the role of ‘uncertainty tolerance’ on clinical decisions re antibiotics in aged-care. Amy Montgomery Peta Drury #medicaldecisionmaking #agedcare #prescribing #antibiotic #nurses Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gt6xMFuf

In this webinar our senior product manager Christoph Mielke will talk about "OTSC®neo – the performance evolution of a proven system" Register today and find out about the enhancements we implemented in this product. #ovesco #otscneo #esgena #webinar