The post operative infection rate for patients having surgeries has slowly increased over the last several years and preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) has become a priority with many surgeons. The studies reviewed for this research have stressed the importance of prophylactic antibiotic therapy (Stefansdottir‚ et al. 2009) and that the timing of this dose being given is becoming the utmost importance; along with the importance of appropriate antibiotic being given. There is not a large
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Surgical Site Prep Gaston Herndon WGU Surgical Site Prep Procedure “Surgical site infection (SSI) complicates an estimated 5% of all clean contaminated operations performed annually in US hospitals and accounts for the most common nosocomial infection in surgical patient’s” (Hemani & Lepor‚ 2009‚ p. 190). Prior to draping and the incision being made in a surgical procedure the skin around the surgical site is prepped to help decrease the chance of a SSI after the surgery is completed. One
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Surgical Infection Issue with Central Venous Catheters in Oncology The reason for this paper is to analyze and provide applications for clinical practice guidelines (CPG) retrieved from the National Guideline Clearinghouse as it relates to surgical infections with central venous catheters in oncology patients. The title of the guideline is as follows: Central venous catheter care for the patient with cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline. Scope and Purpose
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Summarization of Preventing Surgical Infections According to Labeau et al. (2010)‚ this article discussed the study of how knowledgeable nurses were in preventing post-surgical site infections. This article also included data from surveys conducted from the number of participants that completed the questionnaire. Labeau et al.‚ 2010‚ research question asked‚ how can nurses be made aware on how to prevent or reduce surgical site infections? Method Qualitative method was used to conduct this research
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Therapeutic Touch : Its Effectiveness On Surgical Incision Site Pain INTRODUCTION Therapeutic touch has been shown to decrease patients anxiety levels and increase their pain tolerance levels when other more mainstream therapies have not been completely effective. "Therapeutic touch is a process by which energy is transmitted from one person to another for the purpose of potentiating the healing process of one who is ill or injured." (Heidt‚ 1981; Krieger‚ 1979; Lionberger‚ 1985; Randolph‚ 1984;
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Surgical Instrumentation Institutions spend vast amounts of dollars on surgical instrumentation which play an essential role in surgery. Without the surgical instrumentation‚ health care providers are unable to render safe‚ quality and efficient care. Often the surgical instruments are missing‚ unsterile in the decontamination room or they are found to be unsterile after placing the instruments in the sterile field which compromises the care provided to the patient. This paper will propose using
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FOREIGN SOURCE A surgical conscience may simply be stated as a surgical Golden Rule: Do unto the patient as you would have others do unto you. The caregiver should consider each patient as himself or herself or a loved one. Surgical conscience involves a concept of self-inspection coupled with moral obligation. It incorporates the caregiver’s values and attitudes at a conscious level and monitors behavior and decision-making in relation to those values. In short‚ a surgical conscience is the inner
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Surgical conscience is the professional behaviour that demonstrates understanding and application of principles of surgical technology and legal‚ ethical‚ and moral responsibilities to patients and team members for which each practitioner is accountable. A surgical conscience means attention to aseptic principles during the perioperative period. A "surgical conscience" is the foundation upon which the skill and techniques employed by the OR team are built. He must know the principles of
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The Life of a Surgical Technologist LaToya M. Smith ECPI Abstract The Life of a Surgical Technologist Surgical Technologist‚ also known as Operating Room Technicians‚ are part of the surgical team. They assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons‚ Registered Nurses‚ and other surgical personnel. One most important aspects of many surgical technologists is learning how to prepare operating rooms so they are sterile‚ which helps lower the rate of infection in patients.
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cartilage in the ankle‚ the risk of an injury increases. Treatment for an Ankle Injury At Nilssen Orthopedics Ankle and Foot Center‚ the severity of an injury determines whether non-surgical treatment or surgical intervention is recommended. Some patients only require a pair of supportive shoes and/or an ankle brace. Surgical Intervention Deciding to have surgery is a big step; however‚ individuals who are experiencing ankle pain that
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