Amber Wood MSN

HEAD LICE Question: After anesthesia induction during a recent procedure, the anesthesiologist noticed that the patient had head lice. How should we contain the lice in this situation? Answer: Personnel should follow the health care organization's policies and procedures for head lice isolation precautions. The RN circulator should assist the anesthesia professional with covering the patient's hair.

Respiratory protection against surgical smoke from liver tissue Key words: surgical N95 respirator, surgical smoke, liver tissue, fine and ultrafine particles, particulate matter concentrations. Local exhaust ventilation and surgical smoke safety Key words: local exhaust ventilation (LEV), surgical smoke evacuation, medical-surgical suction, hierarchy of controls, engineering control.

THIS MONTH Reuse of single-use bronchoscopes Key words: single use, bronchoscope, contamination, time limit, instructions for use (IFU). Endoscope processing room workflow Key words: one-room design, decontamination sink, droplets, clean storage, transport. Simethicone use during endoscopy Key words: . Implementing borescope inspection of flexible endoscopes Key words: .