TimeOut

It’s the FINAL EPISODE of our first season of TimeOut! And, could we really release an entire season of episodes about important #operatingroom topics and NOT talk about the Time Out?

Of course not! Today’s episode is ALL about the time out – that most sacred of moments within the intraoperative period. Tune in as Melanie discusses what it is, reviews the best practices for a proper time out, and also tells you what it isn’t.

Don’t miss it!

Why do we have a pre-op checklist? Why do we have ANOTHER form that we have to fill out before we go to #surgery? Melanie shares the important safety reasons behind have the checklist in today’s episode!

#operatingroom #education

We’re not talking numbers today, but we are talking about HOW to count! We’re going to look at the best practices surrounding #surgical #counts and talk about what counting IS and what counting is NOT. Tune in to learn more about this important practice in #surgery!

Here’s everything you need to know about controlled access, #temperature, #humidity, #ventilation, and #pressure within the #operatingroom.

Do you ever get stumped when you have to list the wound classification for your surgical wound? You’re not alone! Today, Melanie breaks down the wound classification system and helps make it easier to understand.
#operatingroom #surgery #surgerylife #ornurse #perioperative

Regardless of your role in the #operatingroom, there is one skill that everyone needs that has been proven to be fundamental to success: COMMUNICATION. Lack of communication slows us down, makes us angry, and can ultimately cause errors. Improving our communication skills will help us work better together as a team, and will help us avoid errors. Tune in to learn more!

In today’s video, Melanie breaks down the topic of #sterility into 2 bite-sized pieces. First, she answers the question, “What is sterility?” and follows that with, “How can I tell if something is sterile?” While the topic of sterility is bigger than one short video can explain, being able to answer these two questions is important for your success in the #operatingroom.

#OREducation #Education #Surgery #SurgeryLife #ORNurse

We’re talking all about sterile technique today! It’s a huge topic, but Melanie will give you a broad overview and hit the highlights.
You can find Berry & Kohn’s textbook here! https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08BTSY2X6&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_B39GFFSMVMKVVYHJPQYF

What do you know about Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS)? Do you still call it “flashing” instead of IUSS? What are the 6 most important things you need to know when using IUSS? Find all of this out today and more on this episode of TimeOut!
#operatingroom #surgery #firstcase #sterileprocessing #sterile #education