Recorded live from AORN: Insights from Industry Pioneers, a distinguished episode in our Connected Care podcast series with Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, CNS-CP, EBP-C, CNOR, ACNS, ACNP, FAAN and Mindy Whalen, MSN, RN, CEN. Learn how AORN is driving surgical excellence through groundbreaking research, strategic collaborations, and practices that are elevating the standards of perioperative care across the industry.

Generational Differences in Surgery – What’s Changed?

Surgery is continually evolving, but it’s not just the tools and techniques that change over time. How do perspectives differ across generations of surgeons?

In Part 1 of this 2-part series of the Connected Care Podcast, hear from experienced surgeons across three generations to learn their approaches to patient care, training, technology, and mentorship.

Discover how blending tradition and innovation is shaping the future of surgery.

In this podcast episode, Marie Marte and Sandy Hughes discuss the implementation of Alternating Low Pressure (ALP) beds in the ICU to prevent hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Sandy shares her experience transitioning from continuous low pressure to ALP, the challenges faced in staff training, and the criteria for patient selection. Hear about the significant reduction in pressure injuries observed after implementing ALP through a compelling case study of a critically ill patient who benefited from this technology. Sandy and Marie also discuss best practices and takeaways for introducing ALP in healthcare settings.