Clinical Issues —July 2017

Operation of fluoroscopy equipmentKey words: fluoroscopy, mini C-arm, scope of practice, radiologic device.Patient education after radionuclide implantationKey words: radionuclides, brachytherapy, prostate cancer, radiation safety.Personal protective equipmentKey words: clean, decontamination, instruments, PPE, tray assembly.Safe staffing patternsKey words: on-call staffing, schedules, safe staffing levels.Counting instruments when laparoscopy procedures convert to open proceduresKey words: counts, instrument, laparoscopy, retained surgical items.

Source: AORN Journal - June 27, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary J. Ogg, Esther M. Johnstone Tags: Column Source Type: research