Reducing perioperative injury during positioning of the surgical patient
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Kenna M. Allison, ASN, RN, State College of Florida, Bradenton, Florida, USA
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The geriatric surgical patient, due to lifespan considerations, is at a heightened risk for experiencing complications during the perioperative process. With employment of proper positioning technique, and diligent monitoring during the surgical continuity of care, the circulating nurse can significantly decrease the risk of surgical complications for the patient.
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019: Innovating Healthy Clinical and Academic Environments: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Professional Well-Being, February 22-24, 2019. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Positioning Aids; Surgical Injuries; Surgical Positioning |
Name | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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