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Without our support team such as nurses, ward assistants, anaesthetists, etc, our mission as surgeons cannot be fulfilled, which is to improve the lives of our patients. Here's wishing everyone who is part of an incredible team a happy International Worker's Day today! #InternationalWorkersDay #WorkersDay #Teamwork #Team #EssentialStaff #EssentialWorkers #MakingADifference #Doctor #Surgeon #PlasticSurgeon #PlasticSurgery #CosmeticSurgeon #CosmeticSurgery

Got 1 minute and curious to learn about Chiefy? this video is for you. #perioperative #operatingroom #surgery #innovation #patientsafety #continuousimprovement

🚨Airway Emergency in Surgery🚨 An airway emergency can be a scary situation, but don't worry, we'll break it down into easy steps. First things first: Stay calm! You can't help the patient if you're panicking. Take a deep breath and focus on what needs to be done. Next, it's all about teamwork: • Get help: Call a code overhead to bring your team leader and other nurses into the OR. They can grab supplies, answer questions, or assist with compressions. • Grab the crash cart: This has essential life-saving equipment. Delegate this task if you can. • Grab the airway emergency cart: If your unit has one, grab it too (or delegate!). It should have a tracheostomy set and other supplies you might need. • While calling a code and grabbing the carts, the anesthesia team will likely start chest compressions and prepare medications while you get things ready. • Prepare for the possibility of an emergency tracheostomy. • Partake in the code by applying defibrillator pads, taking over a round of compressions, or timing and recording the compressions. Be prepared for a possible tracheostomy: This is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the windpipe to deliver oxygen. You won't be alone, but it's important to know where the supplies are. Save this post! It's a handy reference for those quick moments you need to remember the steps. Download the pocket card! https://bit.ly/3XBwNjs #AORNStitch #ornurse #nursing #nurselife #nurse #nurses #perioperative #periop #periopnurse

Navigating the World of a Locum Dental Nurse: Triumphs and Trials 🦷✨ Embarking on a career as a locum dental nurse is akin to setting sail on a sea of opportunity. Each day unfurls a new chapter, brimming with potential for both personal growth and professional development. 🌱 The life of a locum dental nurse is a tapestry woven with vibrant threads of variety. No two days are identical. One morning, you might find yourself assisting in advanced cosmetic procedures, and by afternoon, you could be supporting an emergency dental surgery. This constant shift in environment and duties keeps your skills sharp and your knowledge expanding. 🌟 Yet, the rewards of such diversity come hand-in-hand with challenges. The transient nature of locum work means adapting swiftly to new teams and protocols. It's a test of your flexibility and ability to integrate seamlessly into established workflows. 🔄 Moreover, the quest for consistency in income and hours can be as elusive as finding a painless root canal. The fluctuating demand for locum nurses requires a degree of financial and personal resilience, as well as a proactive approach to securing your next role. 💼 Despite these hurdles, the autonomy you gain is unparalleled. You have the power to sculpt your schedule, choosing when and where you work, granting you a work-life balance that many crave but few attain. ⚖️ As you navigate this unique career path, remember that each challenge is a stepping stone towards becoming a more adept and versatile dental professional. Embrace the journey, for the rewards—both tangible and intangible—are plentiful. 🛤️ #LocumLife #DentalNurse #CareerJourney

What. A. Day. 😅 Just wrapped up a marathon of laparoscopic surgeries—each one as unique as the last. There's something about the adrenaline rush of back-to-back ops that really gets you. 🏥✨ Laparoscopy's all about those small incisions but big impacts, right? And today? Felt like we made a whole lot of impact. 🌟 Big shoutout to the dream team—surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, techs—you guys are the real MVPs. Couldn't have done it without the laughs, the teamwork, and, let’s be honest, a lot of coffee. ☕️👩⚕️👨⚕️ Days like these remind me why I love what I do. Here’s to making a difference, one minimally invasive procedure at a time. Cheers to all the healthcare warriors out there! 🥂 #LaparoscopicSurgery #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #HealthcareHeroes

Humanized care and patient advocacy in the perioperative period🙌🏻

Hi Connections Critical care nursing is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill or unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery or life-threatening diseases.[1] Critical care nurses can be found working in a wide variety of environments and specialties, such as general intensive care units, medical intensive care units, surgical intensive care units, trauma intensive care units, coronary care units, cardiothoracic intensive care units, burns unit, paediatrics and some trauma center emergency departments. These specialists generally take care of critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation by way of endotracheal intubation and/or titratable vasoactive intravenous medications. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Rehabilitation nurses will take courses like anatomy and physiology, learn about the different types of therapies and the psychosocial aspects of care. But it's not until they start working directly with patients, and seeing their progress from start to finish, that they experience the emotional satisfaction of helping someone resume living their life after an injury or surgery, or the fulfillment of providing ongoing care if they deal with a disability or disorder. You HAVE to be compassionate to be successful in this field!🥲 👇🏿What's the greatest or most important lesson you've learned since becoming a rehab nurse?

Congratulations to Denise Petty, RN from the Orthopedics and Surgical Care Unit at Skagit Valley Hospital for receiving the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses! Learn more here: ENTER BLOG