One of the most exciting and controversial innovations currently being explored in the OR is the use of "black box" technology. Inspired by aviation's flight recorders, this sophisticated system of sensors and software,not a physical box, captures data with the goal of minimizing risks and improving team performance and patient outcomes.

As a perioperative nurse, you can mentally put yourself into a situation and think, “What would I have done?”

Resources may be strained, but this is a time for resourcefulness and teamwork.