Abstract
The geriatric surgical patient, due to lifespan considerations, is at a heightened risk for experiencing complications during the perioperative process. With employment of proper positioning technique, and diligent monitoring during the surgical continuity of care, the circulating nurse can significantly decrease the risk of surgical complications for the patient.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
State College of Florida, Bradenton, Florida, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Positioning Aids, Surgical Injuries, Surgical Positioning
Recommended Citation
Allison, Kenna M., "Reducing perioperative injury during positioning of the surgical patient" (2019). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 158.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2019/posters_2019/158
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Reducing perioperative injury during positioning of the surgical patient
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
The geriatric surgical patient, due to lifespan considerations, is at a heightened risk for experiencing complications during the perioperative process. With employment of proper positioning technique, and diligent monitoring during the surgical continuity of care, the circulating nurse can significantly decrease the risk of surgical complications for the patient.