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michael7481

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Wed May 11, 2022 11:05 am

Question to Theatre Anaesthetic RNs.
Scenario: official OT close time is 21:00hrs. Hospital has emergency call backs in place ceasars and alike.
I have been an Anaesthetic RN for 10years, everynight in closing theatre down. Emergency OT has always been set up ready for the 0400hr call back, this includes leaving anaesthic machine on and functioning it was how i was trained way back and since becoming a senior its how how teach new OT nurses.
Issue: For reasons unbeknown to me  recently less experienced RNs are determining that "its what we do", we fully shut off the anaesthetic machine in the Emergency OT for the night.
I am drawing a blank searching for Anzca standard / OT protocol to show that said shutting down of theatre in an emergency at 0400hrs is putting patients at risk.
Can anyone assist me in finding safe protocol for emergency OT setup? ( this is my opinion - machine should be left on ready to go for the Cat 1 ceasar which you dont actually have time to even get to the hospital for)

nancypeter

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Apr 27, 2023, 12:22 pm

It is important to note that different hospitals and healthcare facilities may have different policies and protocols in place when it comes to emergency OT setup and birth coaching services gilbert. Therefore, it may be worth consulting with your hospital's policy and procedure manual, or speaking with your supervisor or a senior member of staff to clarify what the specific protocol is at your hospital. 

david14363

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Nov 08, 2023, 12:05 am

In many healthcare settings, it is common to have protocols and guidelines for setting up and maintaining emergency operating rooms for after-hours use. These protocols are usually in place to ensure that the surgical team can respond promptly to life-threatening emergencies, such as Category 1 cesarean sections. 

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