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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Technology
    • Patient Safety
    • Perioperative Nursing

    Background:

    • Energy-generating devices, particularly electrosurgical units, are standard in operating rooms.
    • Preventing patient and personnel injuries from these devices is a critical perioperative nursing responsibility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight key recommendations from the AORN "Guideline for safe use of energy-generating devices."
    • To provide guidance on safe practices for perioperative nurses using energy-generating devices.

    Main Methods:

    • Focuses on specific precautions outlined in the AORN guideline.
    • Addresses electrosurgical units, patients with implanted electronic devices, and minimally invasive surgery.
    • Emphasizes the importance of documentation for energy-generating device use.

    Main Results:

    • The guideline offers comprehensive information on the use and maintenance of devices delivering radiofrequency waves, ultrasound waves, or lasers.
    • Key precautions are detailed for specific surgical contexts and patient populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Perioperative nurses must review the complete AORN guideline for comprehensive safety protocols.
    • The guideline supports the development and updating of institutional policies and procedures for energy-generating device safety.