Study: Preoperative VR reduces ICU sedation, ventilator time
Editor's Note A recent study shows potentially significant promise for preoperative virtual reality (VR) simulation to improve surgical patient outcomes. Published March 1 in the American Journal of Critical Care, the research details how VR reduced ICU sedation and ventilator time for patients undergoing elective cardiothoracic surgery. Although the program…
Study: Excessive nurse overtime, agency staffing harm patients
Editor's Note Overreliance on overtime and agency nurse staffing can significantly increase the risk of pressure ulcers and, in the case of agency hours, perioperative hemorrhage or hematoma, according to research published April 2 in JAMA Network Open. Using data from 70 US hospitals between 2019 and 2022, researchers…
Nurses deem flexible, transparent scheduling key to satisfaction, retention
Editor's Note Giving nurses more control over their schedules significantly improves job satisfaction and retention, according to a March 31 article in Medical Xpress. The article focuses on a study consisting of 16 qualitative interviews with nurses and nurse managers, who cited flexibility, transparency, equity, and autonomy as key factors…
Study: Pulse oximeters may misestimate oxygen saturation in darker skin tones
Editor's Note Pulse oximeters may overestimate blood oxygen levels in critically ill patients with darker skin tones, according to a March 30 article in HCP Live. The article focuses on the EquiOx study, conducted at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital between 2022 and 2024. Presented at the American College…
FDA issues Class 1 recall for vascular cannulas
Editor's Note Aortic root cannulas from Medtronic are the subject of the latest US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) class 1 recall, the most serious category reserved for risk of injury or death. Affected products include the DLP Aortic Root Cannula, MiAR Cannula, and DLP Aortic Root Cannula with Vent…
Survey: Tariffs expected to increase hospital costs, disrupt supply chains
Editor's Note Rising tariff-related costs are expected to significantly impact hospital budgets and healthcare supply chains, according to a March 27 report in Becker’s Hospital Review. The article focuses on a recent survey conducted by Black Book Market Research in January before the US enacted 25% tariffs on Canadian and…
Study: Arthroplasty implants linked to metal accumulation in cerebrospinal fluid
Editor's Note Arthroplasty implants may release metals that accumulate in the central nervous system (CNS), potentially contributing to neurotoxic effects, according to a study published March 28 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers found that patients with large joint replacements had significantly higher levels of cobalt, chromium, titanium, niobium, and zirconium…
Introducing New Leader Toolkit: Your guide to OR leadership success
Editor's Note Stepping into a leadership role in the OR is both exciting and demanding. From budgeting and performance metrics to staffing and scheduling, there is a lot to navigate right from day one. To help new leaders step into their roles with confidence—and to offer fresh insights for seasoned…
Legislation proposes granting CRNA practice authority to expand anesthesia access for veterans
Editor's Note Legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives seeks to expand access to anesthesia care for veterans by granting Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) full practice authority within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 is sponsored by Representatives…
FDA announces Class 1 recall for implantable ports
Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed Smiths Medical’s recall of Proport Plastic Implantable Ports a Class 1, the most severe designation indicating serious risk of injury or death. The devices are designed for repeated venous access for injections, infusions, and/or blood samples. According to the…
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