AORN Journal

Lindsay Fischer

Perioperative Nursing

Patient Safety

AORN Guidelines

AORN

Surgical Procedures

Infection Prevention

Surgical Site Infections

Infection Control

Personal Protective Equipment

Perioperative Care

Patient Care

Emerging Infectious Disease

Cranial Bone Flaps

Operating Room

Patient Temperature Management

Surgical Instruments

Contamination

Surgical Attire

Interdisciplinary Team

Surgical Site Infection

The AORN Journal podcast highlights key articles and briefings from the most recent journal issue and the latest in perioperative nursing.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	500	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EducationSelf-ImprovementMedicineHealth & Fitness

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Guidelines in Practice: Safe Use of Surgical Energy Devices

Guidelines in Practice: Safe Use of Surgical Energy Devices (Volume 123, Issue 6)

27 May 2026 • 23 min

Safety First: Mitigating Air Quality Issues During Specimen Handling

Safety First: Mitigating Air Quality Issues During Specimen Handling (Volume 123, Issue 6)

27 May 2026 • 13 min

Guideline First Look: Guideline for Integration of Artificial Intelligence

Guideline First Look: Guideline for Integration of Artificial Intelligence (Volume 123, Issue 6)

27 May 2026 • 11 min • Popular

Managing Counted Items That are Dropped

Clinical Issues: Managing Counted Items That are Dropped (Volume 123, Issue 6)

27 May 2026 • 3 min

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Recent Guests

Lisa Spruce

Senior Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice at AORN and Guideline Co-Author

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Zach Schwartz

Perioperative practice specialist at AORN and guideline co-author

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Emily Jones

Senior perioperative practice specialist at AORN

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Zach Swartz

Host of the podcast featuring clinical issues and briefings; host of Clinical Issues; host of the segment

Emily Jones

Host of Clinical Issues; Presenter of Clinical Issues

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Patient Temperature Monitoring

Q: What is the best method for monitoring perioperative patient temperature?

Core temperature monitoring using heat measurements from well-perfused central compartments is identified as the most accurate approach, though practical considerations push toward less invasive methods in awake preoperative and postoperative settings; the best method differs by patient and procedure, and should be decided in collaboration with anesthesia and the facility's temperature management plan.

Active Warming Methods

Q: Question, do the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice identify forced air warming as the preferred active warming method for prevention of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia?

Answer, the AORN Guideline for Patient Temperature Management promotes active warming rather than passive insulation for the prevention and treatment of IPH, but does not identify forced air warming, FAW, or any other device, as the universally preferred method for patient warming.

Managing Counted Items That are Dropped

Q: Question. What is the recommended practice for managing counted items that are accidentally dropped before the patient is transported into the OR?

Answer. There are two ways to manage counted items that are dropped before the patient is transported into the OR: first, keep the dropped items in the room to preserve count continuity and retrieve them using standard precautions; second, remove the dropped items and their packaging from the OR before the patient arrives, though this option carries higher risk and should not be used if adjunct tracking technology is available.

Fire Safety Education and Simulation

Q: Question. We recently experienced a fire in ROR. As the newly appointed perioperative educator, what should I do to support the perioperative team in preventing a recurrence?

Answer. Use the AORN Guideline for a Safe Environment of Care and the Fire Safety Toolkit to build a comprehensive education program, conduct mock drills, review procedures, and involve all perioperative team members in ongoing fire risk assessment and preparedness.

Preventing Retained Surgical Items During Procedures With Multiple Sterile Fields

Q: What is the recommended approach to counts during final counting in surgeries with multiple sterile fields?

The guideline conditionally recommends counting all items together during the final count when multiple procedures or sterile fields are involved, and maintaining sterile technique throughout the counting process.

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The episodes center on practical guidelines, safety practices, and technology in perioperative nursing. Common threads include infection prevention, environmental hygiene, medication safety, device management, and the integration of AI and advanced tech into clinical workflows. A consistent emphasis on patient safety, adherence to guidelines, and structured, evidence-based approaches stands out, with notable appearances from recognized perioperative specialists and educators. The show appears to blend guideline reviews with real-world scenarios, Q&A, and practical checklists, making it a valuable resource for nurses, educators, and operating-room teams seeking to stay current on best practices and emerging tools in perioperative care. A sta... more

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