{"id":487,"date":"2022-12-06T19:19:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T19:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/?p=487"},"modified":"2023-05-01T16:46:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T16:46:54","slug":"module-8-a-specimen-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/?p=487","title":{"rendered":"Module 8: A. Specimen Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Specimen Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgical specimens are collected at the time of surgery and sent to the appropriate laboratory. These samples provide a more accurate diagnosis, which helps in creating an appropriate plan of care for the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is critical to label specimens correctly, as <a id=\"post-487-_Int_Y9rjTXxO\"><\/a>mislabelling can lead to serious errors in patient care, such as an incorrect diagnosis, or a delayed diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(ONAC, 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5>\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f AORN CINE-MED VIDEO&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cine-med.com\/aornonline\/index.php\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cine-med.com\/aornonline\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AORN Cine-Med website<\/a> and make sure that you are logged in before clicking on the link below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Watch the AORN Cine-Med Video <a id=\"post-487-_Int_riD0vj1A\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cine-med.com\/aornonline\/overview.php?cat=3&amp;id=1975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on\u00a0Management of Surgical Specimens.<\/a><\/li><li>Download the included Study Guide to follow along.<\/li><li>(<a id=\"post-487-_Int_Kwn7ChfU\"><\/a>Thread to follow in Cine-Med \u2013 patient and worker safety Management of Surgical Specimens)<\/li><li>Runtime \u2013 50 minutes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5>Types of Specimens<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Microbiology and pathology are the two main types of surgical specimens that are sent to the laboratory for processing and examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are diverse types of surgical specimens including the following. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"slider\">\n    <div class=\"slide\">\n        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n            <div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-2-scaled.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"slide-description\"><strong> Tissue <\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slide\">\n        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n            <div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-3.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"slide-description\"><strong>Bone<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slide\">\n        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n            <div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-4.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"slide-description\"><strong> Blood<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slide\">\n        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n            <div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-5.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"slide-description\"><strong>Fluid\/Aspirate <\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slide\">\n        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n            <div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-6.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"slide-description\"><strong>Foreign Body&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slide\">\n        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n            <div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-7.png');\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"slide-description\"><strong>Explanted Medical Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5>\ud83d\udcac Communication Highlight<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-op communication from the surgeon to the perioperative nurses ensures the proper collection, <a id=\"post-487-_Int_dy0RayLH\"><\/a>preservation, and transportation of specimens. This includes ensuring that all the required containers are available for the number of anticipated specimens. It also clarifies specific information that needs to be communicated to the laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgical briefing provides an opportunity for the surgeon to communicate to the entire team, the plan around the specimen types and dispositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Murphy, 2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5>\ud83e\udde9 Practice Activity: Sterile Field and Managing Specimens<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complete the activity by dragging each step into the correct order. Or, selecting one and using your arrow keys. Select &#8220;Check&#8221; when you feel confident in your answer(s).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-38\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"38\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Module 8: Sterile Field and Managing Specimens\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5>\ud83e\udde9 Practice Activity: Specimen Handling and Transport<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The scrub nurse and circulating nurse must communicate and verify the name of the specimen, its type, and any unique identifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Complete the activity by dragging each step into the correct order. Or, selecting one and using your arrow keys. Select &#8220;Check&#8221; when you feel confident in your answer(s).<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-39\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"39\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Module 8: Specimen Handling and Transport\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5>Formalin Safety Check<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Formalin is a commonly used preservative for surgical specimens that are not taken to the lab immediately.<\/li><li>The biggest risk to perioperative nurses occurs when placing the specimen into a formalin-filled container.<\/li><li>Formalin is a potent allergen, mutagen and carcinogen and should be treated with care.<\/li><li>Appropriate PPE must be worn when handling formalin containers and personnel should be in a <a id=\"post-487-_Int_OiZoCdrh\"><\/a>well-ventilated area as <a id=\"post-487-_Int_5mo6YNAS\"><\/a>its fumes are hazardous.<\/li><li>Ensure you know your institution\u2019s policy and procedure for cleaning up a formalin spill.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>(Murphy, 2019 &amp; ORNAC, 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<h5>\ud83d\udcac Communication Highlight<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is one of the key elements in specimen handling and preventing any errors in the operating room. Using a \u201crepeat back\u201d method of communication allows for verification of the information given. The scrub nurse and circulating nurse must communicate and verify the name of the specimen, its type, and any unique identifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Murphy, 2019 &amp; AORN, 2016)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"padding:75% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/779279623?h=662ff688ca&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"passing off a specimen.mp4\"><\/iframe><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-8.jpeg 1254w, https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-8-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-8-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/word-image-487-8-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column\">\n<h5>Types of Specimens and How to Manage Them<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-37\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"37\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Module 8: Types of Specimens and How to Manage Them\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>(AORN, 2016)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specimen Collection Surgical specimens are collected at the time of surgery and sent to the appropriate laboratory. 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