Intraoperative Monitoring Technician Can Help OR Efficiency, Improve Patient Outcomes

 
A study published in AORN Journal suggests the addition of a new staff member – an intraoperative monitoring technician – could improve hospital operating room efficiency and also improve patient outcomes.

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The intraoperative monitoring technician’s sole responsibility would be to supervise intraoperative monitoring during procedures that pose a greater risk of central and peripheral nerve injury. This staff member’s monitoring functions could potentially promote the smoothing of surgical procedures in hospital operating rooms.

 

Read the abstract about intraoperative monitoring technicians.

 

Read other coverage about OR efficiency:

 

– Perceptions of Operating Room Teamwork Differ Among Physicians and Nurses

 

– Lessons From Aviation Applied to Hospital ORs

 

– OR Air Quality Affected by Number of Healthcare Personnel, Other Factors

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