http://www.aorn.org/default.aspxContent Block Control60http://www.aorn.org/Secondary.aspx?id=23653Topical Hemostasis in Surgery: The Prevention of Blood Loss JW Marriott Houston, 8am – 12pm 11/12/2012 8:00:00 AM <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Topical Hemostasis in Surgery: The Prevention of Blood Loss</strong> </p> <p><strong>A Free Educational Event</strong> </p> <p>Be prepared to take quick control of blood loss and achieve rapid, topical hemostasis in surgical and trauma settings. With an expanding market of products that reduce bleeding, perioperative RNs can ensure patient safety and positive outcomes better than ever before.</p> <p>During these educational events with featured speaker <a href="http://www.aorn.org/UpcomingEvents-PreventBloodLoss/#SandraBurksBio" title="Sandra Burks, BSN, RN">Sandra Burks, BSN, RN</a>, attendees will learn about the coagulation cascade, types of products available, preparation and administration considerations, mechanism of action, clinical indications, storage, adverse effects, and costs. The five general categories of topical hemostatic products that will be covered include mechanical, actives, flowables, fibrin sealants, and others. You will also learn about new therapeutic options such as hemostatic dressings.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Easily share this information with your facility! Each attendee will walk away with a complimentary DVD featuring the latest products available to operating rooms, including best practices.  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.aorn.org/CustomApps/ISGStdRender/Default.aspx?opt=RegistrationProcessOverview&amp;ID=257" title="Register now">Register now</a> </p>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:28:35 GMT