Use of borescopes for visual inspections and mechanical perfusion for complex lumened instruments. Off-site transport:
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The is the primary resource for bite-sized, practical insights into the Guidelines for Perioperative Practice . For 2026, the blog highlights critical updates to six essential safety topics: transmission-based precautions, pneumatic tourniquet safety, autologous tissue management, instrument cleaning, surgical energy devices, and local-only anesthesia. Top Educational & Practice Blogs Use of borescopes for visual inspections and mechanical
Note: This report is a summary. For specific clinical decision-making, healthcare professionals should consult the current edition of the full "AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice" and their facility-specific policies. That was systems thinking —the hidden spine of