Perioperative nursing covers preoperative assessment intraoperative sterile technique and postoperative recovery.  The specialty developed with modern surgery and emphasizes infection prevention sterile field maintenance and team coordination.  Perioperative nurses prepare patients manage sterile fields assist in procedures and monitor postoperative recovery and pain control.

Perioperative nursing ensures safe surgical workflows and protects patients from procedure related harm.  Surgical nursing covering preop assessment intraop support and postop care.  Obtain perioperative certification such as CNOR engage in sterile technique training and participate in surgical safety checklists and counts.

Main Points: Perioperative Nursing | Sterile technique | Surgical counts | Preop assessment | Pain management | Handoff communication

Quick Facts: Surgical counts prevent retained items | Sterile technique reduces infection | Preop assessment identifies risk | Handoffs ensure continuity | CNOR validates perioperative competence

Topics related to Perioperative Nursing include sterile technique | surgical safety | counts