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 What does postoperative pain management look like in children? Is it the same as adults? In today’s episode, Dr. Erik Pearson, a pediatric surgeon in Las Vegas, NV, sheds light on this important topic and draws attention to the unique nature of pediatric pain. Tune in to discover the alarming statistics surrounding opioid addiction in the pediatric population and find out what strategies can be used to effectively manage pediatric post-surgical pain. We’ll also explore alternative medications, non-pharmacologic approaches, and highlight avenues for preventing opioid addiction. Don’t miss this eye-opening interview!
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Regional anesthesia (nerve blocks) improves the patient’s surgical experience, and the benefits of regional anesthesia last throughout the surgical procedure and well into the recovery process. Joining us today to talk all things regional anesthesia is Dr. Theresa Bowling, MD, Director of Anesthesia at the Connecticut Orthopedic Institute in Bridgeport, CT. We’ll take a deeper look at the role that anesthesia plays in combatting the opioid epidemic , learn how nerve blocks work, and discuss the long-term benefits that patients experience through the use of regional anesthesia. 
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#operatingroom #surgery #opioidcrisis #opioids #opioidsparingsurgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech #regionalanesthesia #anesthesia #nerveblock

Is your hospital clean? Do patients see the privacy curtain and see that it hasn't been exchanged in over a year? 
"It’s not surprising that patients and their loved ones “know
clean when they see it” and that they value it. If enough
patients are saying the hospital is not clean as evidenced
by a curtain that hasn’t been changed, hospital leadership
should listen to them. Patients are making judgements
about the quality of care when things are not as they
should be and when best practices for cleaning are not
being adhered to."
This is the final episode of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this series, we're learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen became passionate about solving the issues surrounding privacy curtains following her 15-year-old son’s hospital stay with MRSA.
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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!
#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ORExpert #perioperative

Are you ready for Season 11 to begin??  In this season, we’re “Going Beyond Opioids” and focusing on the opioid crisis and alternative pain management methods. And we’re kicking it off with none other than Orthopedic Surgeon and Opioid Sparing Advocate, Dr. Scott Sigman! Tune in as Dr. Sigman shares his personal experiences and insights into the devastating effects of the opioid crisis and find out what sparked his passion for opioid sparing techniques. Plus, learn with us as Dr. Sigman discusses the transformative impact of opioid-sparing techniques in practice. Don't miss this powerful discussion that challenges the status quo in pain management!
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#operatingroom #surgery #opioidcrisis #opioids #opioidsparingsurgery #perioperative #ornurse #scrubtech

How many times have you been asked to operate the laser during a case? Were you trained to operate that laser, and did you feel confident you could troubleshoot issues if anything went wrong? 
 
Inconsistent laser safety practices in the OR can significantly increase risk to patients and staff, impact OR efficiency and add to the administrative burden on clinical staff.
 
So, what’s the answer?
 
Find out in today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Casey Branham, Vice President of Service Solutions – Surgical Services and Kanoe Russell, Director, Solution Management – Surgical Services at Agiliti®. We will highlight the benefits of having trained, certified laser technicians onsite to support surgical procedures and discover how this support can help to reduce risk, reduce cost, and increase quality and efficiency.
Who is Agiliti?
Agiliti is an essential service provider to the U.S. healthcare industry with solutions that help support a more efficient, safe and sustainable healthcare delivery system. Agiliti supports over 130,000 surgical cases each year and provides surgeons with quick access to a fleet of best-in-class surgical lasers rentals and the technical talent needed to operate them.  
To learn more about Agiliti, call 800-847-7368 or email them at contact@agilitihealth.com. You can also visit agilitihealth.com/surgical-services/ or follow them on LinkedIn and Facebook!
#operatingroom #ornurse #lasersafety #lasers #perioperative #scrubtech

Is the "inexpensive" curtain you signed up for actually costing you more money?
"When looking at “no-ladder” solutions that deploy a
standardized curtain size (whether fabric or disposable) one
should not just consider the per panel cost, but more
importantly HOW MANY curtain panels are required based
on your track lengths."
This is episode 11 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this series, we're learning from industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a 20-year background in architectural specialties and textiles, Karen became passionate about solving the issues surrounding privacy curtains following her 15-year-old son’s hospital stay with MRSA.
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Expert Series On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from industry experts in a creative, easy to listen to, audio format. Think audio book meets busy Operating Room professional!
#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ORExpert #perioperative