that prophylactic antibiotics were administered within 60 minutes of
the incision time.
• Before the patient leaves the OR. The circulating nurse must
record the surgery that was performed, confirm that all objects and
instruments used during the procedure are present and accounted for,
and ensure collected specimens are properly labeled. The entire team
needs to discuss issues with equipment that need to be resolved and
the basic plan for the patient's recovery. What's the next step in their
care? Do they require any medications? How will their pain be man-
aged? Complete the debriefing when the entire surgical team is in the
room and the details of the case are still fresh. Be sure team members
are able to participate in the huddle without jeopardizing patient safe-
ty.
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