PRI 1

1
Introduction to Perioperative Nursing A Primer
for Perioperative Education
2
Definition of Perioperative Nursing

• The provision of nursing care by an RN
  preoperatively, intraoperatively, and
  postoperatively to a patient undergoing an
  operative or invasive procedure.

3
Areas in Which Perioperative Nursing Is Practiced

• Perioperative nursing is practiced in
• Hospital operating rooms
• Interventional radiology suites
• Cardiac cath labs
• Endoscopy suites
• Ambulatory surgery centers
• Trauma centers
• Pediatric specialty hospitals
• Physician offices

4
Functions of thePerioperative Nurse

• Advocate
• Protector
• Teacher
• Change agent
• Manager of patient care

5
Perioperative Team Members

• Nursing Roles in the OR
• Circulating Nurse
• Scrub person
• RN first assistant (RNFA)
• Perioperative educator
• Specialty team leader
• Perioperative manager

6
Perioperative Nursing Skills

• Assessment
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Technical skills

7
Surgical Attire

• Gowns
• Gloves
• Masks
• Hair covering
• Protective eyewear

8
Goals of Patient Safety

• Provide safe patient care
• Knowledge of procedure
• Ensure the correct patient, correct site, correct
  level, and correct procedure
• Knowledge of positioning
• Adhere to safe medication administration
  guidelines
• Perform surgical counts
• Provide a safe environment
• Adhere to asepsis
• Promote coordinated and effective communication

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Benefits of a Career in Perioperative Nursing

• Working as a nurse in the perioperative
  environment requires
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to commit to ongoing learning
• The ability to work collaboratively as a member
  of the surgical team