AORN Journal provides perioperative RNs with high-quality, peer-reviewed articles, featuring practice info, research studies, management guidance, and more.
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ALT Three medical professionals in scrubs and protective gear are performing a procedure in a hospital operating room.
ALT A healthcare worker in personal protective equipment stands behind protective radiation equipment.
ALT A newborn resting under radiant warmers at UC Davis Children's Hospital, with clear plastic drapes over them to create a warm environment.
ALT A graphic with a large gear icon centered on a solid blue background. Above the gear, the text reads "PREOPERATIVE," and below it states "Standard antibiotic guidelines.
ALT An infographic with a large white gear icon on a mustard yellow background. The text above the gear reads "INTRAOPERATIVE" and below it are bullet points stating "Standard deep clean," "Declutter OR agent," and "Improve culture of sterility in OR.
ALT Graphic of a gear symbol with the word "SUSTAINABILITY," accompanied by text about ongoing SSI surveillance and re-evaluation of measures and bundle compliance.
ALT Image of an article from AORN Journal featuring a detailed text about surgical site infections, titled 'Recent Evidence in Surgical Site Infections.' The document is on a turquoise background.
ALT A healthcare professional in blue scrubs and gloves sterilizes medical instruments in a sink.
ALT AORN Journal article featuring three healthcare professionals smiling and looking at a document, with an article titled "Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Risk Factors and Clinical Impact of Seroma Formation.
ALT Editorial article titled "Closing the Gap Between Infection Prevention Guidelines and Real-World Practice" by Melanie S. Curless published in AORN Journal. The page features a headshot of the author adjacent to the text, on a light green background.
ALT Informative diagram illustrating how aerodynamic particle sizes vary by medical procedure, with details on particle sizes for average laser tissue ablation, ultrasonic scaled particle, and electrosurgery. It also features an image of a ULPA filter, noting its effectiveness at removing 99.999% of particles that are at least 0.10 micrometers in diameter.
ALT A healthcare professional uses a forced air warming device.
ALT Image of an AORN Journal article titled 'Performing Outpatient Bariatric Surgery' with a background photo of a medical building.
ALT Illustration depicting the correct hand placement for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an anatomical model, highlighting the spine and scapula. The image is labeled "Figure 1" and credited to Zachary Smith, provided by AORN Journal.
ALT A healthcare professional is discussing a document with a patient lying in a hospital bed, as another person listens from the side.
ALT A person in medical scrubs and gloves is sanitizing a door handle.
ALT A digital display of an AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) Guideline Quick View document, featuring sections on ERAS Program Planning and Implementation, and Prehabilitation Phase/Surgical Consultation, with corresponding descriptive text and two images of healthcare professionals in discussion and individual settings.
ALT Three healthcare professionals in surgical attire performing a procedure in a well-equipped operating room.
ALT Autoclaves in a sterile processing department.
ALT A picture of the document "Guideline Quick View: Sterilization" by AORN, detailing various sterilization processes.
ALT A nurse poses with an innovative pressure injury prevention device.