Periop Today Newsletter

The hidden risks of perioperative hypoxia are more common than many surgical teams anticipate. Risk factors like moderate obesity or undiagnosed sleep apnea can go unnoticed until surgery, when they become critical red flags.

Sterile technique is a foundation of perioperative practice to safeguard patients against surgical site infections. AORN’s Guideline for Sterile Technique provides evidence-based recommendations for maintaining asepsis throughout every phase of a procedure.

Discover AORN's guidelines for surgical attire in the operating room. Learn how to choose appropriate clothing, head coverings, and footwear to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. This guide covers best practices for perioperative personnel, including proper attire for visitors and recommendations for cleaning personal devices.

AORN members approved two position statements during the Virtual Town Hall and Special Business meeting held February 19, 2025.

AORN's new Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guideline provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for optimizing perioperative care and improving patient outcomes. Developed collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, the guideline covers all phases of surgical care, from pre-op preparation to post-op recovery, emphasizing patient-centered interventions and standardized protocols. Implementing ERAS can lead to reduced costs, decreased opioid use, improved patient outcomes, and more equitable care.

A surgical safety checklist is a cornerstone of perioperative practice, fostering safety behaviors, improving team communication, and enhancing risk awareness.

Discover AORN's guidelines for surgical attire in the operating room. Learn how to choose appropriate clothing, head coverings, and footwear to minimize the risk of surgical site infections. This guide covers best practices for perioperative personnel, including proper attire for visitors and recommendations for cleaning personal devices.

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Discover key insights on patient skin antisepsis for periop nurses to reduce SSI risk, including site prep, decolonization, and antiseptic selection.

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Highly reliable data collection processes are necessary not only to chronicle a patient’s response to nursing interventions and clinical improvement of the patient, but also to demonstrate the healthcare organization’s progress in and dedication to improving outcomes.

An update published in the 2022 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice includes these key recommendations that every team can implement to prevent pressure injuries.

Retention and the right feedback approach go hand-in-hand.

Transform climate behaviors in periop care and beyond.

Hone key skills to improve staffing, revenue, and safety.

Take these actions to advance equitable care for elders.

The update published in the 2021 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, includes these key recommendations that every team can implement to minimize a major potential hazard associated with laser use.

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How detection systems could reduce up to 97% of unintentionally retained surgical items.