Perioperative Nurse Training in Cardiothoracic Surgical Robotics

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 for...

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Published in:AORN journal 2001-12, Vol.74 (6), p.851,854-852,857
Main Authors: Connor, Michael A., Reinbolt, Jeffrey A., Handley, Patrisa J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Coronary Artery Bypass - instrumentation
Coronary Artery Bypass - methods
Coronary Artery Bypass - nursing
Florida
Humans
Inservice Training - methods
Medical equipment
Nurses
Nursing
Occupational training
Perioperative Nursing - education
Program Development
Robotics - education
Surgical nursing
Surgical technology
Technology Transfer
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted - instrumentation
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted - methods
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted - nursing
Training
United States
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/S0001-2092(06)61503-2