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Crisis Management of Air Embolism in the OR
Author(s) -
Seifert Patricia C.,
Yang Zhao,
Munoz Ruben
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2015.01.005
Subject(s) - air embolism , perioperative , psychological intervention , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , medicine , key (lock) , flowchart , perioperative nursing , embolism , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , computer security , nursing , surgery , programming language , complication
An air embolism in the OR is a life-threatening emergency that demands prompt coordinated interventions by all perioperative team members. Specific applications of protocols and guidelines, such as the flowchart provided in this article, provide key components of traditional and effective responses to surgical crises. Successful management of an air embolism event requires critical skills of perioperative nurses who must consider both the risks for VAE or AAE and preventive actions, be aware of the resources available during an air embolism in the OR, and collaborate with their team members through precise and accurate communication.