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Managing skin prep for patients with iodine allergies isn’t always straightforward. This blog shares three key tips to help you make safe, evidence-based decisions.

Radiation exposure in the OR is often invisible—but the risks are real. This summary of the AORN Guideline for Radiation Safety highlights essential strategies to reduce exposure, protect pregnant team members, and maintain regulatory compliance in surgical settings.

AORN CEO David Wyatt discusses how the organization is helping nurses reconnect with their purpose through trusted Guidelines, innovative education delivery, and support for a changing workforce—while leading critical conversations on AI, equity, and the future of surgical care.

Contamination of the C-arm drape happens fast—especially at the top of the image intensifier during lateral positioning. AORN’s expert shares where contamination risks are highest and how to reduce exposure using safer draping techniques and practices from the Guideline for Sterile Technique.

OR delays can compromise sterility. Following AORN’s evidence-based strategies—like covering tables and limiting traffic—helps maintain a safe sterile field.

A routine relief shift turned into a powerful reminder of why surgical teams must never skip the Time Out. When a nurse noticed a mismatch between the consent and the patient’s account, her quick action—and her team's calm, collaborative response—prevented a wrong-site surgery.

Enhance your OR team's effectiveness with strategies for Code Blue response in the OR, reducing chaos and improving patient survival rates.

A multidisciplinary team transformed intraoperative emergency response by refining code protocols and implementing simulation-based training. Their approach empowers perioperative teams to respond confidently and effectively to airway complications and cardiac arrests.

AORN’s updated Guideline for Transmission-Based Precautions outlines evidence-based practices to reduce infection risk in the OR. From PPE selection to EID preparedness, the guideline helps teams strengthen safety protocols and stay compliant with national standards.

Emotional intelligence is key to improving communication, reducing toxicity, and fostering teamwork in the perioperative setting. Discover practical strategies like the TIPP technique to help nurses manage emotions and resolve conflict more effectively.

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Managing skin prep for patients with iodine allergies isn’t always straightforward. This blog shares three key tips to help you make safe, evidence-based decisions.

Radiation exposure in the OR is often invisible—but the risks are real. This summary of the AORN Guideline for Radiation Safety highlights essential strategies to reduce exposure, protect pregnant team members, and maintain regulatory compliance in surgical settings.

AORN CEO David Wyatt discusses how the organization is helping nurses reconnect with their purpose through trusted Guidelines, innovative education delivery, and support for a changing workforce—while leading critical conversations on AI, equity, and the future of surgical care.

Contamination of the C-arm drape happens fast—especially at the top of the image intensifier during lateral positioning. AORN’s expert shares where contamination risks are highest and how to reduce exposure using safer draping techniques and practices from the Guideline for Sterile Technique.

OR delays can compromise sterility. Following AORN’s evidence-based strategies—like covering tables and limiting traffic—helps maintain a safe sterile field.

A routine relief shift turned into a powerful reminder of why surgical teams must never skip the Time Out. When a nurse noticed a mismatch between the consent and the patient’s account, her quick action—and her team's calm, collaborative response—prevented a wrong-site surgery.

Enhance your OR team's effectiveness with strategies for Code Blue response in the OR, reducing chaos and improving patient survival rates.

A multidisciplinary team transformed intraoperative emergency response by refining code protocols and implementing simulation-based training. Their approach empowers perioperative teams to respond confidently and effectively to airway complications and cardiac arrests.

AORN’s updated Guideline for Transmission-Based Precautions outlines evidence-based practices to reduce infection risk in the OR. From PPE selection to EID preparedness, the guideline helps teams strengthen safety protocols and stay compliant with national standards.

Emotional intelligence is key to improving communication, reducing toxicity, and fostering teamwork in the perioperative setting. Discover practical strategies like the TIPP technique to help nurses manage emotions and resolve conflict more effectively.
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