The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.

This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.

Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.

Patient temperature management and guidance for perioperative teams about prevention of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia and management of patients with malignant hyperthermia susceptibility.

Perioperative team members will gain knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations included in the updated AORN guideline for sharps safety to help prevent sharps injuries.

Recognition of signs and symptoms, treatment, and team roles in responding to anesthetic-related Malignant Hyperthermia in the Operating Room.

Understand the critical role of perioperative nurses in leading anti-racist action within the healthcare profession.

The Guideline for Sterilization Packaging Systems provides guidance for perioperative teams about evaluating, selecting, and using sterilization packaging systems and for packaging the items to be ste