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Reducing Radiological Exposure in the Perioperative Setting
0.8 Contact Hour

Introduction
Radiological procedures are valuable diagnostic and treatment tools; however, the use of radiation in the perioperative setting introduces a variety of safety concerns for both patients and staff. All types of radiation can cause tissue damage and may lead to long-term adverse effects.

Because of these factors, it is important that both patients and staff are protected from unsafe levels of radiation.

Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to provide an overview of the clinical considerations of the use of radiation in the OR, along with guidelines for developing and implementing measures to prevent radiation injury. 

Objectives

1. Recognize the clinical implications of radiation in the perioperative setting
2. Identify strategies to reduce radiological exposure to both staff and patients in the perioperative setting

Course Requirements
To receive 0.8 contact hour for this course, you must achieve mastery of the content and submit an evaluation as instructed at the end of the course. This course contains 18 questions.

REGISTER for this FREE module:

• Download and complete the order form
• Mail or fax the order form to AORN Customer Service
  AORN Customer Service
  2170 S. Parker Road
  Suite 400
  Denver, CO 80231
  Fax: 303-750-3212

Once Customer Service receives your order form, they will process your request and send you a confirmation email with access to this FREE demonstration module.

Accreditation
AORN is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on accreditation.

AORN is provider-approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019

Disclosure Information
AORN's policy is that the subject matter experts for this product must disclose any financial relationship in a company providing grant funds and/or a company whose product(s) may be discussed or used during the educational activity. Financial disclosure will include the name of the company and/or product and the type of financial relationship, and includes relationships that are in place at the time of the activity or were in place in the 12 months preceding the activity. Disclosures for this activity are indicated according to the following numeric categories:

1. Consultant/Speaker's Bureau
2. Employee
3. Stockholder
4. Product Designer
5. Grant/Research Support
6. Other relationship (specify)
7. Has no financial interest

Subject Matter Experts
Ramona I. Conner, RN, MSN, CNOR
Perioperative Nursing Specialist
AORN
Denver, CO
7 - Has no financial interest

Denise Downing, RN, BSN, MS, CNOR
Perioperative Nursing Specialist
AORN
Denver, CO
7 - Has no financial interest

Rose Moss, RN, MN, CNOR
Nurse Consultant
HealthStream
Denver, CO
7 - Has no financial interest