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Perioperative Nurse Training in Cardiothoracic Surgical Robotics
Author(s) -
Connor Michael A.,
Reinbolt Jeffrey A.,
Handley Patrisa J.
Publication year - 2001
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/s0001-2092(06)61503-2
Subject(s) - troubleshooting , perioperative nursing , perioperative , medicine , nursing , medical education , medical physics , surgery , computer science , operating system
ABSTRACT The exponential growth of OR technology during the past 10 years has placed increased demands on perioperative nurses. Proficiency is required not only in patient care but also in the understanding, operating, and troubleshooting of video systems, computers, and cutting edge medical devices. The formation of a surgical team dedicated to robotically assisted cardiac surgery requires careful selection, education, and hands‐on practice. This article details the six‐week training process undertaken at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla, which enabled staff members to deliver excellent patient care with a high degree of confidence in themselves and the robotic technology. AORN J 74 (Dec 2001) 851‐857.