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Managing skin prep for patients with iodine allergies isn’t always straightforward. This blog shares three key tips to help you make safe, evidence-based decisions.

Radiation exposure in the OR is often invisible—but the risks are real. This summary of the AORN Guideline for Radiation Safety highlights essential strategies to reduce exposure, protect pregnant team members, and maintain regulatory compliance in surgical settings.

AORN CEO David Wyatt discusses how the organization is helping nurses reconnect with their purpose through trusted Guidelines, innovative education delivery, and support for a changing workforce—while leading critical conversations on AI, equity, and the future of surgical care.

Contamination of the C-arm drape happens fast—especially at the top of the image intensifier during lateral positioning. AORN’s expert shares where contamination risks are highest and how to reduce exposure using safer draping techniques and practices from the Guideline for Sterile Technique.

OR delays can compromise sterility. Following AORN’s evidence-based strategies—like covering tables and limiting traffic—helps maintain a safe sterile field.

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