Chapter 9 Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis in the Surgical Patient Population and Prophylactic Measures to Reduce Occurrence Jennifer S. Barnett, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, Linda J. DeCarlo, MBA, MSN,…
Chapter 19 Bloodborne Pathogens Lieutenant Colones Laura D. Desnoo, MSN, RN, CNOR * It has long been understood that blood from infected patients can transmit viral disease through percutaneous inoculation…
Chapter 25 Dealing With Disruptive Behavior in the Perioperative Setting Beverly A. Kirchner, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC DEFINING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR Any action that causes one to feel less than safe…
Chapter 6 Fire Prevention in the Perioperative Setting Perioperative Fires Can Occur Everywhere Claire R. Everson, RN, CNOR, CCAP Fire can start whenever heat, fuel, and oxygen converge together. During…
Chapter 1 Essential Components for a Patient Safety Strategy Allan Frankel, MD, Michael W. Leonard, MD The safety of operating rooms depends largely on the professional and regulatory requirements that…
Chapter 23 Minimizing Radiation Exposure Kelly H. Austin, MS Many perioperative nurses are involved with diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures in medical facilities that use ionizing radiation. Medical facilities that…
Chapter 12 Anesthesia and Perioperative Safety Deborah Dlugose, RN, CCRN, CRNA Safety is the most important consideration in anesthesia care. The risk for death associated with anesthesia care has diminished…
Chapter 16 Electrosurgery Brenda C. Ulmer, MN, RN, CNOR The use of electrosurgery generators (ESUs) have become commonplace throughout the world wherever surgical and invasive procedures are performed. The caustic…
Chapter 18 Hazards from Surgical Smoke Decreasing Your Risk Kay A. Ball, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN The general population has been concerned about the inhalation of contaminated air for years….
Chapter 20 Laser Risks and Preventive Measures for the Staff Vangie Dennis, RN, CNOR, CMLSO This is a remarkable age in which humanity rides the surging crest of a great…
