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Eletrocirurgia/efeitos adversos , Terapia a Laser/efeitos adversos , Exposição Ocupacional/normas , Salas Cirúrgicas/normas , Fumaça/efeitos adversos , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. , Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis/normas , Eletrocirurgia/normas , Humanos , Terapia a Laser/normas , National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. , Equipamentos de Proteção , Fumaça/análise , Sociedades , Equipamentos Cirúrgicos , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Laser technology has made a significant impact on the nursing profession. Technology challenges traditional practices, and presents an array of new clinical therapies and associated hazards for both patients and medical personnel. Educational opportunities must be objectively evaluated if consumers are to obtain credible, valid, and effective training that will prepare them to comply with current standards and recommended practices.
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Educação Continuada em Enfermagem/normas , Terapia a Laser/enfermagem , Enfermagem de Centro Cirúrgico/educação , Currículo , HumanosRESUMO
Over the past 10 years, nurses have been challenged to integrate laser technology into both hospital and office-based clinical practices. Understanding the fundamental concepts of lasers in medicine enables the nurse to function more effectively in an expanded role that focuses on patient education, technical skill, and collaborative practice.
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Terapia a Laser/métodos , Fenômenos Biofísicos , Biofísica , Dermatologia , Humanos , Cuidados Intraoperatórios , Terapia a Laser/instrumentação , Terapia a Laser/enfermagem , Segurança , Sociedades Médicas , Sociedades de EnfermagemRESUMO
Otolaryngology has employed laser technology since the early 1970s for treatment of the ear, nasal and nasopharyngeal cavities, vocal cords, tongue, and oral mucosa. Perioperative nursing responsibilities center on preoperative education, intraoperative support, monitoring of a safe laser environment, and postoperative discharge management.
