Exposure to surgical smoke (SS) in the operating room (OR) is an occupational hazard and may harm patients. Smoke evacuation devices (SEDs) are available, but not uniform [...]

This QI project assessed ways to improve nurses’ knowledge and preparedness during critical events by distributing a survey to DCH RNs. The survey, based on Kolb’s learni [...]

This paper describes the process of developing a patient decision-aid (PDA) prototype for preoperative anxiety at Doernbecher?s Children?s Hospital (DCH). There are many [...]

Surgical smoke, created via energy-generating surgical devices, is a physical, chemical, and biological hazard that adversely affects the health of exposed individuals. [...]

Surgical smoke, created via energy-generating surgical devices, is a physical, chemical, and biological hazard that adversely affects the health of exposed individuals. [...]