These educational videos serve as a comprehensive guide, aiming to instruct learners in the precise identification and assessment of critical veins within the lower extremities through ultrasound techniques. The focus encompasses locating not only the distal great saphenous vein and the posterior accessory saphenous vein but also intricately mapping perforator veins and other vital vascular pathways.

Understanding antegrade CTO techniques is essential, as most CTOs are initially approached in an antegrade fashion. Proficiency requires not only technical skill but also a detailed understanding of coronary anatomy, lesion morphology, vessel biomechanics, and procedural planning. This program expands upon foundational concepts and provides a comprehensive, structured exploration of antegrade CTO intervention.

Tijdens deze leeractiviteit worden het volgende besproken: de incidentie en prevalentie van symptomatische galstenen, de belangrijkste chirurgische technieken die zijn ontwikkeld om een veilige verwijdering van de galblaas te garanderen, en de kritische veiligheidsaspecten en activiteiten voor laparoscopische instrumentherverwerking en chirurgische benodigdheden, zoals cystische kanaalclips, die elke LC-patiënt helpen om complicaties te voorkomen en een optimaal postoperatief resultaat te ervaren.

Early mobilization is a key component for optimizing patient outcomes in the ICU. A standardized progressive mobility protocol provides an outline to develop and implement evidence-based interventions that will improve patient mobilization safely and effectively.

This educational program is designed to reinforce the foundational principles of infection prevention and control in perioperative care as outlined by leading guidelines. Participants will review evidence-based best practices for surgical glove use, including proper selection, donning techniques, the advantages of double-gloving, and the importance of scheduled intraoperative glove changes.

Laparoskopická cholecystektómia (LC) je liečba žlčových kameňova iných ochorení žlčníka. Hoci sa LC stala veľmi rozšíreným zákrokom, ktorý sa často vykonáva ambulantne, stále predstavuje pre pacienta riziká. Každý člen perioperačného tímu vrátane zdravotných sestier, chirurgických technikov a odborníkov na sterilné spracovanie zohráva kľúčovú úlohu pri optimalizácii bezpečnosti a účinnosti LC. V rámci tejto vzdelávacej aktivity sa bude diskutovať o výskyte a prevalencii symptomatických žlčových kameňov, o kľúčových chirurgických technikách zavedených na zaistenie bezpečného odstránenia žlčníka a o kritických bezpečnostných aspektoch a činnostiach týkajúcich sa renovovania laparoskopických nástrojov a chirurgických pomôcok, ako sú klipy na cystické kanály, ktoré pomáhajú každému pacientovi podstupujúcemu LC vyhnúť sa komplikáciám a dosiahnuť optimálny pooperačný výsledok.

This continuing education activity will provide a historical review of the evolution of the use of surgical gloves as a protective barrier. The impact of occupational exposure on healthcare workers will be presented. The implications of double gloving in the surgical practice setting will be discussed, including approaches to implement a change in practice and the identification of perceived barriers.

Tento vzdělávací kurz se bude zabývat výskytem a prevalencí symptomatických žlučových kamenů, klíčovými operačními technikami zavedenými k zajištění bezpečného odstranění žlučníku a kritickými bezpečnostními aspekty a činnostmi pro obnovu laparoskopických nástrojů a chirurgických materiálů – jako jsou klipy na vývod žlučníku –, které pomáhají pacientům po LC vyhnout se komplikacím a dosáhnout optimálního pooperačního výsledku.

This ebook reviews sterility assurance with a focus on packaging. It includes a brief overview of the impact of surgical site infections, key criteria for the appropriate selection and use of packaging materials, types of sterilization wraps, and the various professional guidelines for best practices related to packaging.

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Review advanced treatment strategies for the management of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) including maintaining an optimal environment for wound healing and the benefits of compression therapy to reduce pain, facilitate healing and prevent recurrence.

Enhanced recovery protocols provide evidence-based guidance on best practices providers can use before, during, and after surgery to accelerate a patient’s recovery. This course will discuss strategies for enhancing patient recovery following surgical procedures to deliver quality care, improve outcomes, and reduce overall costs.

Explore different types of ostomies and the components used for pouching systems. You'll learn about the role of the interprofessional team while emphasizing best practices for ostomy management.

This panel-led conversation will dive into challenging subjects that require open and empathetic discussions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore sensitive topics, including personal experiences of encountering racism in their work environments, strategies for effectively approaching patients on delicate issues, and the various obstacles and complexities encountered while delivering care to marginalized patient populations.

Preventing disease transmission is a major concern for all members of the perioperative team. This continuing education activity discusses the triangle of concern presented by bacterial penetration of barrier fabrics (ie, surgical gowns, face masks, and sterilization wraps) through forced air currents and its implications for the perioperative nurse.

An overview of the types of chest drains, indications for effective use and key management factors will be described. The safe and effective use of chest drainage systems will be discussed so that nurses can provide high quality care for their patients to achieve optimal care outcomes.

The increased need to navigate to areas impossible to locate through touch, and an increased focus on oncoplastic approaches, have led to the development of several wire-free localization techniques that alleviate some of the evidence-based disadvantages of wire-guided localization. This program aims to educate a broader audience on the latest localization techniques for breast conservation surgery with a specific focus on Radar Localization.

This program identifies concerns currently associated with intraoperative transfusion and describes effective PBM strategies, including the use of topical hemostatic agents. The importance of using a validated intraoperative bleeding scale to assess and compare the efficacy of these agents is emphasized.

This ebook has been designed to assist perioperative professionals deliver safe and effective patient care when smoke evacuation is used during operative and invasive procedures. The topics presented include: what we know about surgical smoke; the best defenses against surgical smoke; recommended United States (US) practices, guidelines, standards and regulations as well as international recommendations/guidelines on surgical smoke; and suggested steps for implementing a smoke evacuation program.

This course will review the primary types of PPE used in any healthcare setting, the hazards PPE is designed to protect against, and the criteria that must be considered when selecting PPE. Regulatory requirements for PPE use are discussed and case studies provide real-world applications of PPE to illustrate the implications associated with correct versus incorrect use of PPE in all healthcare settings.