Matt and Don spotlight the pharmacy technician’s behind‑the‑scenes role in surgical care—ensuring anesthetics and perioperative meds are labeled, stored, and delivered correctly and on time. The episode focuses on communication, precision, and safeguards that prevent OR errors.

Hosts:
Matt Uhrich & Don Weinberger

🎯 Learning Objectives:

• Identify common types of medications used during surgical procedures, including anesthetics, pain medications, neuromuscular blockers, and vasoactive medications.
• Describe common medication errors that occur in operating rooms and strategies to prevent them, such as proper labeling, standardization of storage, and separation of high-alert medications.
• Explain proper procedures for handling and dispensing medications in perioperative environments, including appropriate garbing requirements and controlled substance management.

💊 Topics Covered:

• Common surgical/OR medication categories and handling basics
• Labeling standards and storage to avoid mix‑ups
• Communication practices with clinical teams (clarity, confirmation)
• Workflow vigilance in fast‑paced environments
• Examples of errors prevented through good process

🧠 Reflection Prompt:
If your pharmacy supports surgeries, what’s one labeling or handoff safeguard you could add today to reduce risk in the OR pipeline?

📌 Key Takeaways:

• Clear labels and secure storage reduce OR medication errors.
• Precise communication and confirmations prevent delays and mix‑ups.
• Technician vigilance is a frontline defense in surgical workflows.
• Standardized handoffs create reliability across teams and shifts.

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