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In the revised AORN surgical attire guideline, the recommendation for arms being covered during preoperative patient skin antisepsis is conditional. A conditional recommendation may be implemented, but the degree of implementation will likely vary based on the benefit-harm assessment for the specific setting.... […]

The latest AORN “Guideline for surgical attire", Personal items (eg, briefcases, backpacks) may harbor microbes or environmental contaminants (eg, dust, soil)...... […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the level of the wrist... […]

The AORN “Guideline for environmental cleaning” recommends implementing enhanced environmental cleaning procedures to clean and disinfect an OR properly after a patient colonized with MRSA has undergone a procedure. Enhanced environmental cleaning reduces the potential transmission of pathogens... […]

Perioperative personnel should store sterile items in a way that will protect the integrity of the sterile barrier system (eg, sterile instrument wrap, instrument pan) that prevents the ingress of microorganisms.... […]

AORN recommends double gloving using a perforation indicator system (ie, a pair of colored surgical gloves worn under a standard pair of surgical gloves)... […]

fter experiencing a sharps injury, the injured team member should immediately begin first aid by washing the area with soap and water... […]

Unaided visual inspection of cleaned instruments can result in the retention of bioburden and contaminated instruments.... […]

The etiology of TASS is broad and includes any substance used during or immediately after anterior segment surgery that, upon access to the anterior chamber, can cause toxic injury to sensitive structures such as the.... […]

Laser protective eyewear must be labeled with the optical density and wavelength that matches the laser being used...... open, dispense, and transfer ........... […]