Purpose
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to increase their knowledge of the AORN guidelines for minimally invasive surgery.
Overview
This module will help the surgical team understand and implement the AORN “Guideline for minimally invasive surgery (MIS)”. Learn the components of minimally invasive computer-assisted surgery, the safe practices for MIS procedures, the safety precautions to follow for an MRI hybrid OR, and the selection criteria for the distention media used in different MIS procedures. This module includes a Power Point presentation; an interactive educational game; pod cast; a case study; an AORN Journal article and Quick View.
Outcomes
- Discuss computer-assisted surgery.
- Explain safe practices for MIS procedures.
- Identify the selection criteria for distention media used in MIS procedures
Contact Hours
After presenting this in-service attendee may earn 4.0 contact hours by registering and completing the course evaluation.
