Advanced Training for OR Clinical Specialties is a library of competency-based self-learning modules in print format that covers over 240 different surgical procedures for operating room staff. Each of the 12 specialty volumes contain individual self-paced learning modules that will assist the novice or inexperienced OR nurse and surgical technician to learn the most commonly performed surgical procedures in a specialty. More complex procedures for the experienced OR staff members are also included.
The 12 volumes are as follows:
Cardiac surgery series - OR0100
Endoscopic surgery series - OR1300
General surgery series - OR0300
Genitourinary surgery series - OR0400
Gynecology surgery series - OR0500
Neurosurgery series - OR0600
Ophthalmology surgery series - OR0700
Orthopedic surgery series Vol. 1 - OR0800
Orthopedic surgery series Vol. 2 - OR0900
Otolaryngology head and neck surgery series - OR0200
Pediatric surgery series - OR1000
Peripheral vascular surgery series - OR1100
Plastic reconstructive surgery series - OR1200
The OR cross training series modules:
Meet the JCAHO's requirements for documentation of annual competency assessment
Cost-effectively cross-train staff to different surgical specialties
Assess new staff competencies and plan individualized orientation
Approved for continuing education credit
Consistent approach to training, promotes standardized surgical procedures
Self-paced learning modules can be done by staff on own time/own rate
An essential resource, Advanced Training for OR Clinical Specialties will assist your staff in learning new procedures, provide a refresher for those seldom-performed surgeries, assist in standardizing operations to reduce costs, and provide that critical piece of evidence to document staff competency.
Each module contains the following information:
Anatomy Review : complete with illustrations
Patient preparation and positioning
Post-op complications
Lists of the most commonly used surgical instruments and their application
Description of nursing interventions from the incision to application of dressing
Post test to measure comprehension, provide documentation and qualify for CE credit
Editor: Claire B. Mailhot, RN, Ed.D, FAAN Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford University Medical Center Associate Editor: Linda Garratt Slezak, RN, MS, FAAN A National Consultant in Surgical Services
Cardiac Surgery Series Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Repair of an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Operation, Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta, Heart Transplantation, Distant Donor Heart Harvest, Mitral Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Replacement , Thoracic Aneurysm Repair, Atrial Septal Defect, Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation, Ventricular Septal Defect, Blalock-Taussig Shunt, Mediastinoscopy, Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy, Lobectomy. Complete Series #OR0100 - $337.50 Contains 15 modules 15 CE Credits Available
Endoscopic Surgery Series Endoscopic Technique for Diagnosis and Therapy, Laparoscopic Surgery for Lysis of Adhesions, Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy, Laparoscopic Colectomy/Colostomy or Ileostomy, Laparoscopic Highly Selective Vagotomy, Endoscopic Cholecystectomy, Thoracoscopic Technique for Lung Biopsy, Resection of Lung Bleb, Tumor, Lobe or Wedge Resection; Pleural, Abrasion/Pleurodesis, Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH), Laparoscopic Surgery for Conditions of the Uterus: Myomectomy-Subserous and Intramural, Endometriotic Implants, Laparoscopic Surgery for Conditions of the Fallopian Tubes: Ectopic Pregnancy- Salpingectomy/Segmental Salpingectomy, Salpingotomy; Tubal Sterilization-Silastic Bank/Hulka Clip, Electrocautery; Salpingostomy/Fimbrioplasty and Tubal Patency, Laparoscopic Surgery for Conditions of the Ovary: Ovarian Biopsy/Wedge Resection; Ovarian Cysts-Aspiration, Enucleation, Cystectomy, Adnexectomy/Oophorectomy; Aspiration of Pre-Ovulatory Follicles, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, Hysteroscopic Technique for Diagnosis and Therapy, Hysteroscopic Surgery for Endometrial Ablation, Hysteroscopic Surgery for Uterine Synechiae and Septate Uterus, Hysteroscopic Surgery for Uterine Polyps and Myoma Uteri, Laparoscopic and Preperitoneal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Thoracoscopic Technique for Diagnosis and Therapy, Neuroendoscopic Surgery for Diagnosis and Ventriculostomy, Laparoscopic Approach for Treatment of Urinary Stress Incontinence: Laparoscopic Burch. Complete Series #OR1300 - $567.00 Contains 21 modules 21 CE Credits Available
General Surgery Series Appendectomy, Esophagoscopy, Bronchoscopy and Esophageal and Tracheal Dilations, Endoscopic Thoracotomy, Insertion of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter, Catheter Insertion: Broviac, Hickman and Port-A-Cath Procedure, Rectal Surgery and Scope Procedures: Anal Fistulotomy, Hemorrhoidectomy, Anoscopy, Colonoscopy, Proctoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Procedure, Colon Surgery: Abdominal Perineal Resection/Low Anterior Resection, Hemicolectomy, Transverse Colectomy, Colostomy/Colostomy Closure Procedure, Esophagogastrectomy/Gastric Pullup, Cholecystectomy with Cholangiogram, Cholecystectomy with Common Bile Duct Exploration Procedure, Endoscopic Cholecystectomy Procedure, Gastrostomy Procedure, Gastrectomy (Partial/Total) Procedure, Vagotomy Procedure, Small Bowel Resection Procedure: Meckel's Diverticulectomy, Ileostomy Koch Pouch, Pyloroplasty/Pyloromyotomy Procedure, Splenectomy Procedure, Whipple Procedure (Pancreatoduodenectomy), Hepatic Procedures: Biopsy, Resection, Trauma, Hepatic Abscesses, Parathyroidectomy Procedure, Thyroidectomy/Partial Thyroidectomy Procedure, Laparoscopy Procedure, Herniorrhaphy Procedure: Inguinal, Incisional, Femoral, Strangulated, Breast Biopsy, Breast Biopsy Following Needle Localization, Modified Radical Mastectomy, Axillary Node Dissection for Breast Cancer, Lumpectomy, A Conservative Approach to Breast Cancer. Complete Series #OR0300 - $562.50 Contains 29 modules 25 CE Credits Available
Genitourinary Surgery Series Transurethral Procedures, Transurethral Procedures (TURB/TURP), Procedures on Male Reproductive Organs, Open Prostate Procedures, Kidney Procedures, Bladder and Ureteral Procedures, Kidney Transplant, Procedures on the Urethra/Penis, Stone Disintegrating Procedures, Procedures on Equipment Setup. Complete Series #OR0400 - $180.00 Contains 10 modules 9 CE Credits Available
Gynecology Surgery Series Simple Vulvectomy, Radical Hysterectomy (Wertheim) with a Bilateral Lymph Node Dissection and Total Vaginectomy, Total Pelvic Exenteration and Reconstructive Vaginoplasty, Radical Vulvectomy with Bilateral Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection and Reconstruction of the Vulva, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy, Vaginal Hysterectomy with Anterior/Posterior Repairs, Cesarean Section with Bilateral Tubal Ligation, Ovarian Cystectomy and Wedge Resection of the Ovary, Abdominal Myomectomy, Marshall-Marchetti Procedure, Correction of Incompetent Cervix : Shirodkar, McDonald and Lash Procedure, Hysteroscopy for Diagnosis and Therapy, Vaginal Fistula Repair : Vesicovaginal, Urethrovaginal and Rectovaginal, Salpingectomy and Salpingostomy (by Laparotomy) for Treatment of Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy, Microsection and Anastomosis of the Fallopian Tubes, Minilaparotomy Technique for Sterilization, Bartholin's Gland; Surgical Marsupialization of Cyst, Marsupialization of Cystic Gland by Laser Vaporization and Gland Excision, Laparoscopy for Diagnosis and Therapy, In Vitro : Extracorporeal Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET), Dilation and Curettage (D&C), Punch Biopsy of Cervix, Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) and Suction Curettage, Minor Procedures of the Cervix and Vulva : Biopsy, Excision of Small Lesions, Condylomata Colposcopic (Electrocautery and Laser Assisted), Pelviscopy for Diagnosis and Therapy. Complete Series #OR0500 - $495.00 Contains 22 modules 22 CE Credits Available
Neurosurgery Series Lumbo Peritoneal Shunt, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Ventriculoatrial Shunt, Craniotomy, Lumbar Laminectomy, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Craniectomy, Transsphenoidal Resection of Pituitary Tumor, Glycerol Injection, Evacuation of Hematoma, Craniosynostosis, Excision of Spinal Cord Tumors, Syrinx to Subarachnoid or Peritoneal Shunt, The Nervous System. Completed Series #OR0600 - $292.50 Contains 14 modules 14 CE Credits Available
Ophthalmology Surgery Series Cataract Surgery, Blepharoplasty/Blepharoptosis Repair, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Muscle Surgery (Strabismus Repair), Orbital Exploration/Orbital Floor Fracture, Evisceration, Enucleation, Penetrating Keratoplasty Trabeculectomy, Vitrectomy, Scleral Buckling for Retinal Reattachment, Conjunctival Surgery: Pterygium. Complete Series #OR0700 - $270.00 Contains 12 modules 12 CE Credits Available
Orthopedic Surgery Series Volume I Amputation of Lower Limb: Above the Knee, Below the Knee, Toe, Application of Splints, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Bone Biopsy, Muscle Biopsy, Sacral Bone Biopsy, Excision of Bone Cyst, Bone Graft, Bunionectomy, Carpal Tunnel Release, Cast Application, Cast Removal, Correction of De Quervain's Disease, Digital Nerve Repair, Excision Ganglion of Hand; Cyst Excision, External Fixation of an Ankle Fracture, External Fixation of the Wrist, External Fixation of the Arm, External Fixation of the Pelvis, External Fixation of the Leg, Hardware Removal from the Ankle, Hardware Removal from the Femur, Hardware Removal from the Knee, Manipulation of a Knee Joint Under Anesthesia, Manipulation of a Hip Joint Under Anesthesia, Removal of Plantar Warts, Re-Implantation of Fingers, Removal of Corns, Plantar Neuroma, Synovectomy of the Finger, Primary Tendon Repair of the Hand, Tendon Transfers, Hand, Tenolysis of the Hand, The Ilizarov Technique in Tibial Limb Lengthening. Complete Series #OR0800 - $787.50 Contains 35 modules 35 CE Credits Available
Orthopedic Surgery Series Volume II Hip Arthrodesis, Knee Arthrodesis, Ankle Arthrodesis, Wrist Arthrodesis, Total Hip Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Endoscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Utilizing an Autologous Patella Tendon Graft, Decompression Lumbar Laminectomy with Fusion (Without Implant), Open Reduction/Internal Fixation of the Humerus, Open Reduction/Internal Fixation of the Femur with Intramedullary Nail, Open Reduction/Internal Fixation of the Tibia, Open Reduction/Internal Fixation of the Ulna, Open Reduction/Plating Diaphysis Fracture of the Femur, Open Reduction/Plating of the Tibia, Correction of Shoulder Instability; (Anterior) Shoulder Capsulorrhaphy, Bankart Repair, Achilles Tendon Repair, Tibial Osteotomy, Open Reduction/Internal Fixation of the Hip. Complete Series #OR0900 - $427.50 Contains 19 modules 19 CE Credits Available
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Series Nasal Surgery, Tracheostomy, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Myringotomy, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Endoscopy : Laryngoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Esophagoscopy, Microlaryngoscopy with use of a CO2 Laser, Excision of a Submandibular Gland, Caldwell-Luc Antrostomy, Thyroidectomy, Parotidectomy, Stapedotomy and Ossicular Reconstruction, Mastoidectomy and Tympanoplasty, Neck Dissection, Laryngectomy. Complete Series #OR0200 - $315.00 Contains 14 modules 14 CE Credits Available
Pediatric Surgery Series Pyloromyotomy, Inguinal Herniorrhaphy, Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula Repair for Esophageal Atresia, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Gastroschisis and Omphalocele: Repair of Abdominal Wall Defects, Gastrostomy, Exploratory Laparotomy: Bowel Resection and Anastomosis, Small Bowel Atresia, Meconium Ileus, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Malrotation and Volvulus, Intussusception, Meckel''s Diverticulum, Adhesions, Colostomy and Pull-through for Hirschsprung's Disease, Resection of Wilm's Tumor, Sacral Pull-through for Imperforate Anus. Complete Series #OR1000 - $225.00 Contains 10 modules 10 CE Credits Available
Peripheral Vascular Surgery Series Resection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Excision of Splenic Artery Aneurysm, Excision of Renal Artery Aneurysm, Excision of Hepatic Artery Aneurysm, Excision of Femoral Artery Aneurysm, Repair of Popliteal Aneurysm, Carotid Endarterectomy, Carotid-Subclavian Bypass Graft, Vertebral Artery Reconstruction, Resection of First Rib for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Aortorenal Artery Graft, Axillofemoral Bypass Graft Aortobifemoral Bypass Graft, Femoropopliteal Bypass Graft, Inferior Vena Cava Clipping, Insertion of Greenfield Vena Cava Filter, Portacaval Shunt (End-to-Side), Distal Splenorenal Shunt, Venous Thrombectomy, Arterial Embolectomy, Vascular Access Procedures. Complete Series #OR1100 - $472.50 Contains 21 modules 21 CE Credits Available
Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Series Facialplasty (Rhytidectomy or Meloplasty), Blepharoplasty (Eyelidplasty) and Browlift, Submental Plasty and Malar Implant, Breast Reduction/Reduction Mammoplasty/Excision Gynecomastia, Breast Augmentation, Mastopexy, Capsulotomy; Removal Implant, Breast Reconstruction with Implants, Nipple-Areola Reconstruction, Nasalplasty, Nasal Reconstruction with Iliac Bone Graft, Nasal Reconstruction, Cleft Palate/Cleft Lip Reconstruction, Dermabrasion, Otoplasty, Ear Reconstruction, Rib Graft Procedure, Liposuction, Skin Revisions: Minor Lacerations, Scar Revisions, Mole, Nevus, Hemangioma, Lipoma Excisions and Debridement/Flap Closure of Decubitus Ulcer, Abdominoplasty/Thigh Lift, Craniofacial Surgery : Frontal Bone Advancement : Cranial Vault Remodeling, Calvarial Bone Grafts, Maxillofacial Surgery : LeFort I and III, Full and Split Thickness Skin Graft, TRAM-Flap Trans-Rectus Abdominous Flap, Microvascular Free-Flap Latissimal, Scapular, Abdominal, Gluteal, Microvascular Flap Revision. Complete Series #OR1200 - $472.50 Contains 21 modules 21 CE Credits Available
