NURS 83PL Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Asepsis, Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol
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The intraoperative period begins when the patient enters the surgical suite and ends at the time of transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit. Main concern of perioperative nurse is safety and advocacy. Pt is at risk for: infection, impaired skin integrity, increased anxiety, altered body temperature, and injury r/t body positioning and other hazards. Controlled environment designed to minimize the spread of pathogens and allow a smooth flow of patients, staff, and equipment needed to provide safe care. Unrestricted: people in street clothes can interact with those in surgical attire. Semi-restricted: only authorized staff in surgical attire and covered head and facial hair. Restricted: masks are required to supplement surgical attire. Flow of clean and sterile supplies and equipment should be separated from contaminated supplies and equipment. Holding area: special waiting area inside of or adjacent to surgical suite. Identify patient and assess prior to going into the or. Scip from joint commission many aspects happen here.
