Module 5: Equipment 

🎯 Module Objectives 

1. Identify principles of use and safety for common perioperative equipment used during surgical procedures. 
2. Recognize the variety of equipment used in the perioperative setting and the need for specialized training and adherence to manufacturer’s guidelines. 
3. Describe laser safety practices required for perioperative team members. 
4. Describe radiation safety practices required for perioperative team members. 

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📖 Required Readings 

ORNAC standards  2021
Pneumatic Tourniquet 3.21 (3-89 to 3-93)
Surgical energy -Generating devices 3.37
Lasers 3.38
Surgical Smoke Evacuation 3.39 (3-132 to 3-161)

ORNAC standards  2023
Pneumatic Tourniquet 3.21 (3-98)
Surgical energy -Generating devices 3.37 (3-141)
Lasers 3.38 (3-156)
Surgical Smoke Evacuation 3.39 (3-167)

Other
CineMed Video #1991: Stop Smoking in the OR! Surgical Smoke Safety (2018)
CineMed Video #1988: Energy-Generating Devices: Safety Precautions (2018)
CineMed Video #1970: Radiation Safety in Perioperative Practice (2014)
CineMed Video #1966: Pathophysiology and Risks of Pneumatic Tourniquet Use (2013)

Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery
16th Ed. p. 48 (Radiation safety); p. 222-243 (start at Energies used during surgery); p. 680 (read Pneumatic Tourniquets)
17th Ed. p. 48-50 (start at Radiation safety); p. 220-240 (start at Energies used during surgery); p. 677-679 (start at equipment and supplies, stop at postoperative immobilization)

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Introduction 

This module covers some of the major equipment used in operating rooms. Each hospital has different equipment, so this module provides an overview of the basic functionality of equipment including electrosurgical units, lasers, microscopes, pneumatic tourniquets, and radiation safety. Perioperative nurses must train on hospital-specific units and devices before using them and must adhere to hospital policies and procedures when using specialty equipment.