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13 Results for Clinical Tips and Tricks

Do you know the elements of the informed consent process and your role in the process?

Did you know that 33% of total hospital waste comes from the OR?

You may think you know surgery all too well; however, ERAS protocols have been built to further optimize patient recovery.

Patient and worker safety is an essential consideration when using the chair positioning device.

This article describes what forensic evidence is and provides recommendations for handling it to maintain integrity.

Nurses should feel empowered, use their voice, and always establish a safe zone with their team.

The purpose of the preference card is to act as a guide for the surgical case.

Learn about the essential steps to take and supplies needed to manage an airway emergency.

What is the neutral zone and how can it be used to protect staff and patients?

Patient positioning is one essential factor to consider to reduce the likelihood of intraoperative nerve damage.

This handy pocket guide describes the four classifications of surgical wounds to identify patients at risk of surgical site infection.

This handy pocket guide can help ensure you don’t miss a step when starting each case.

This short infographic walks you through the steps to take to prepare the OR before the patient arrives, from finding the preference card to completing initial counts.