Abstract Background and Objectives This study, conducted at a major regional hospital in Australia, aims to enhance operating theatre performance by developing a two-step forecasting method for emergency case arrivals….
Highlights • A desirable combination of smooth extubation, even with prolonged extubation, and an easy maneuver to apply is difficult to achieve. • Coughing while and after extubation after thyroidectomy…
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of teaching through Team-Based Learning (TBL) on Motivation toward Science Learning (MTSL) in undergraduate operating room technology students. It hypothesized that…
Abstract Background Effective communication and collaborative care models are essential for optimizing trauma patient outcomes. However, traditional learning methods can hinder the development of interprofessional care approaches in the operating…
Abstract Aims To determine if the incidence of Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) has changed in a large sample of pediatric patients since the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of sugammadex….
Abstract Background Postoperative pain management in orthopedic surgeries, particularly after lower limb fractures, remains a challenge. Systemic opioids are commonly used but pose risks of addiction and adverse effects. This…
Abstract Ethical considerations in the operating room (OR) are of utmost importance, as decisions made in this high-pressure environment directly impact patient outcomes. Despite the acknowledged importance of ethics in…
Abstract Objectives Extracting impacted third molar teeth is one of the most common procedures in maxillofacial surgery. After these operations, symptoms such as trismus, pain, and swelling are seen, negatively…
Abstract Background Post-spinal anesthesia shivering is one of the potential complications of anesthesia which may increase patient morbidity. Little is known about the incidence and associated factors of post-spinal shivering…
Abstract Surgical wound infections (SWIs) present a major challenge in postoperative care. Covering prepared sterile instrument tables (PSITs) during both idle (inactive) and active surgical phases can significantly reduce contamination…
