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📣 Exciting News! The all-new Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guideline is up for public comment until July 13, 2024. We value your input! Review the recommendations and share your thoughts here: 🗨️ #SafeSurgeryTogether #ERAS #PublicComment #EBP AORN

🩺Get back to a pain-free life with Laparoscopic Surgery for Hernia!🏥 Are you suffering from a hernia? Why endure discomfort and pain when there's a minimally invasive solution? Laparoscopic surgery for hernia offers quicker recovery times, less post-operative pain, and minimal scarring. 🔹 What is Laparoscopic Surgery? It's a modern surgical technique where operations are performed through small incisions. It reduces complications and gets you back on your feet faster! 🔹 Why choose Laparoscopic Surgery for Hernia? - Less post-operative pain - Shorter hospital stay - Faster return to normal activities - Smaller scars Don't let a hernia hinder your quality of life. Choose laparoscopic surgery and get back to living your life to the fullest. Consult with our experts today! #HerniaSurgery #LaparoscopicSurgery #Healthcare #PainFreeLife

Busting the myth: Surgery isn't always the last resort! 🚑 While it's common for doctors to turn to surgery after other treatments don't work, it's not always the last option. Sometimes, surgery is the best first step! Think acute appendicitis or heart blockages - immediate surgery is often the go-to treatment. And did you know? Certain cancers need surgical intervention right from the start. So, while surgery is a serious choice and often considered after exploring other options, it's not always the final call. #MedicalMyths #SurgeryFacts #HealthAwareness #MedicalFacts #Healthcare

Significant increase of emergency hernia operation during COVID! 💡 In our latest article, we conclude that regionwide data showed a 15% decline in hernia repairs during the pandemic compared to historical levels, with an 0.8% increase in emergent repairs. Surgery rates are still convalescent after the pandemic, with a persistent propor- tion of emergent surgeries. These numbers emphasize the challenges in selecting patient whose hernia repair should not be postponed.

Team, #AORN is pleased to announce that the all-new AORN Guideline for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) will be available for public comment June 13 through July 13, 2024. This document provides guidance to perioperative teams about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), which is an interdisciplinary approach to surgical care that aims to optimize patient outcomes and accelerate recovery following surgery. It involves the implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines to enhance the patient's physiological and psychological condition before, during, and after surgery. ERAS protocols aim to minimize the physiological stress response to surgery. #perioperative #nursingexcellence Erin Kyle Dr. Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNP, ACNS, FAAN

Outpatient Surgery Offered at Mountain Lakes Medical Center: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), performed by Dr. Keith Jackson, MD, ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) What is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)? It is a minimally invasive surgery for chronic and life-altering sinus conditions. Fiberoptic technology allows for safe, accurate incisions with the least amount of bleeding and pain, all of which is done inside the nose without external incisions. "Studies show between 80 % and 90% of people who’ve had this surgery feel it solved their sinus issues." Cleveland Clinic Benefits: • No nasal packing • Minimally Invasive • Same-day procedure • High success in appropriate patient Contact Dr. Jackson, MD, ENT for an appointment or consultation: (706) 782-0478 #yourhometownhospitalyourhometownhospital #outpatientsurgery #earnoesandthroat

Surgery these days is safer and easier than ever, many times not even requiring an overnight hospital stay. That said, no matter how much the surgery itself becomes easier, our bodies heal and recover at their own pace. Doing some prep ahead of time will allow you to focus on recovery and getting the appropriate amount of rest: https://loom.ly/UvkRcyE

What are things that you prioritize to help promote good outcomes in spine surgery? Here are a few of mine: -First and foremost is patient selection. Reserving surgery (when you can) for pathologies with clearly correlated symptoms in medically optimized patients. Not doing surgery is often the most minimally invasive thing that a surgeon can do. -Building rapport with patients is paramount. Patients who trust you are more likely to be compliant in their care and approach you when they have concerns. -Another critical piece is setting expectations. Discussing in clear terms (and repeatedly!) which symptoms are likely, possibly, or unlikely to improve. -Next is having unreserved discussions regarding possible complications. I’d rather be overly blunt than overly optimistic. -In the OR, I think consistency can’t be overvalued. I prefer to have the same anesthesia provider, same OR staff, and same assistant helping me to do the same surgery in the same safe and reproducible way. -Finally, recovery… this can take many forms. Some patients bounce back quickly, others more slowly. But in either case, early mobilization is key. Please share thoughts on what you find to be important in your own clinical practice!

Did you know? 💡 "Laparoscopy holds many advantages over laparotomy, including smaller surgical scars, faster recovery from surgery, and decreased time for return of bowel function. However, an appreciation of its potential complications is vital to patient care." In the world of benign and oncologic gynecological surgery, laparoscopy is a game-changer—but it’s not without challenges. From vascular injuries during trocar placement to bowel mishaps 🚑, rare complications like gas embolism, and the need to prevent incisional hernias, understanding these risks is crucial. Curious to learn more? This publication in #PubMed Central offers a must-read look at balancing innovation with safety in gynecological surgery. 📖✨ https://lnkd.in/gsRGPXgc #Laparoscopy #GynecologicOncology #SurgicalInnovation #PatientSafety #Healthcare