The room froze. The surgeon, Dr. Vance, looked up from his loupes. "We’re on the clock, Sarah. Her ICP is climbing."
Although considered "optimal," AORN recognizes the diversity of healthcare environments, making the guidelines adaptable to local practice settings.
Detailed instructions on pre-scrub washing, the use of alcohol-based surgical hand rubs, and proper drying techniques.
Sarah looked through the window into the empty OR. The lights were off now. The table was bare. But she could still see the ghost of every patient who had lain there. Some who lived. A few who didn’t. And every single one of them had been guarded by a nurse who chose to follow the guidelines not because they were easy, but because they were true .
: Provides a guide on choosing head coverings, footwear, and cleaning personal devices to minimize surgical site infections.
Detailed protocols for the duration and technique of anatomical timed scrubs or alcohol-based rubs.
Confirms the patient, procedure, and site with the patient active participation when possible.
The purpose of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice is to:
Step-by-step procedures for identifying, collecting, labeling, and transferring surgical specimens to prevent diagnostic errors. 3. Equipment and Care of the Patient
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The primary purpose of the guidelines is to provide a framework for delivering safe, high-quality care before, during, and after surgical procedures. They address clinical questions regarding patient assessment, sterile technique, equipment safety, and team communication.
The AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice cover a wide range of topics, including: