EPISODE · Dec 7, 2021 · 37 MIN
Clearing the Air: The Effects of Surgical Smoke - Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
from Nursing Uncharted · host AMN Healthcare
On this episode, we got to bring to light a lesser-known and important aspect of the OR—surgical smoke. Special guest, Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, joined us to break down the issue of surgical smoke, discussing the procedures with higher exposure to surgical smoke, the health risks of surgical smoke for nurses, advocating for a smoke-free OR, and more. We Discuss(0:00) An introduction to Vangie and her nursing background (2:56) What is surgical smoke? (4:41) High-risk procedures for surgical smoke 7:09(7:13) The health effects of surgical smoke on OR nurses(14:47) Protecting nurses from surgical smoke 20:05(20:06) Solutions to creating a smoke-free OR environment 26:24(28:02) Advocating for a smoke-free OR as a staff nurse 32:14(32:27) The future of care in the OR AboutVangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSOVangie is an independent consultant, speaker, and trainer in the areas of lasers, surgical procedures, advanced technology, and nursing practice. She has lectured nationally and internationally for:AORN and AORN ChaptersAdvanced Technology Specialty AssemblyAmerican Society for Lasers in Medicine and SurgeryThe International Laser Safety ConferenceCanadian Nurses AssociationAmerican Trial Lawyers AssociationAmerican Association Gynecological LaparoscopistsMedSun CODA Conference, andMedical Societies and facilities.Vangie is on the Board of Directors for Laser Institute of America, the chair for the National Certification on Lasers, a committee representative for the American National Standards Institute and serves on the Board of Directors for AORN National.About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by American Mobile Connect With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNnurse. About AnnAnn King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing. Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05 Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected] Episode Sponsor:We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Discover job opportunities and manage your assignments with ease using AMN Passport. Download the AMN Passport App today! Do you know a nurse looking to get into travel? Refer a friend to AMN today! Learn more about AMN Healthcare's Employee Assistance Program. Join Our Other Nursing Communities: YouTubeInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyLinkedInFacebookPowered by AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On this episode, we got to bring to light a lesser-known and important aspect of the OR—surgical smoke. Special guest, Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, joined us to break down the issue of surgical smoke, discussing the procedures with higher exposure to surgical smoke, the health risks of surgical smoke for nurses, advocating for a smoke-free OR, and more.
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