Nurses/Allied Health Professionals Postgraduate Course
Fundamentals of Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Thursday, March 14, 2002
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Duration of Course: Half Day
Course Co-Chairs: Ellie Dougherty, R.N. and Donna Stanbridge, R.N.
Course Description:
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has entered a new phase where advanced procedures are routinely performed, robots are becoming commonplace, and teleconferencing is widespread. Nurses and allied health professionals who are secure in their knowledge of basic MIS principles now face additional challenges. They need the skills and theoretical knowledge to support advanced MIS procedures in their hospitals.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the program the RN/Allied Health Professional will be able to:
List the key elements of a training program for OR staff assigned to advanced/robotic MIS procedures.
Identify and describe mechanisms to address new issues in MIS patient and staff safety arising from advanced procedures.
Perform accurate and clear pre-operative teaching for patients scheduled for advanced MIS procedures.
Describe the role of advanced MIS procedures in surgical oncology.
2:00 - 2:05
Welcome Address
E. Dougherty, R.N.
Session I:
2:05 - 2:25
Ergonomic Issues in Advanced MIS Procedures
T. Kenyon, R.N.
2:25 - 2:45
Your Hospital is Purchasing a Surgical Robot... How To Plan
A. Wasliewski, R.N.
2:45 - 3:05
Role of Advanced MIS in Surgical Oncology
K. Conlon, MD
3:05 - 3:25
Panel Discussion
3:25 - 3:40
Break
Session II:
3:40 - 4:00
Development of an RN Training Program for Advanced MIS
D. Stanbridge, R.N.
4:00 - 4:20
Teaching Patients About Advanced MIS Procedures
J. Cranfill, R.N.
4:20 - 4:40
OR Technique: Are We Meeting the Standards in Advanced MIS Procedures?
C. Spry, R.N.
4:40 - 5:00
MIS Safety Update - Additional Hazards of Advanced Procedures
A. Huisman, R.N.
5:00 - 5:20
Managing Crises and Avoiding Open Procedures Safely
L. Swanstrom, MD
5:20 - 5:40
Panel Discussion
5:40 - 6:00
Closing Remarks
E. Dougherty, R.N. and D. Stanbridge, R.N.
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