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Recognizing the Early Signs and Symptoms of Malignant Hyperthermia
A guide to the early clinical signs of malignant hyperthermia that surgical team members should recognize quickly during a case.
July 13, 2026
MH Cart Checklist: What Every Malignant Hyperthermia Cart Should Contain
A checklist overview of the standard contents expected on a malignant hyperthermia emergency cart in the operating room.
July 12, 2026
Dantrolene Preparation During a Malignant Hyperthermia Crisis: What to Know
An overview of dantrolene sodium as the definitive treatment for malignant hyperthermia, and why rapid preparation matters during a crisis.
July 11, 2026
Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol: The Surgical Technologist's Role in a Crisis
A breakdown of the malignant hyperthermia emergency protocol and what the surgical technologist is responsible for during a crisis.
July 10, 2026
Latex Allergy vs. Latex Sensitivity: A Distinction Surgical Technologists Should Understand
An explanation of the clinical difference between a true latex allergy and latex sensitivity, and why the distinction affects OR precautions.
July 9, 2026
Building a Latex-Free Cart: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide for the OR
A practical guide to assembling and maintaining a dedicated latex-free supply cart for patients with a documented latex allergy.
July 8, 2026
Latex Allergy Protocol in the Operating Room: What Surgical Technologists Must Know
An overview of latex allergy screening and precaution protocols surgical technologists follow to protect at-risk patients during surgery.
July 7, 2026
Verbal Order Safety in the Operating Room: Reducing Communication Errors
How the surgical team manages verbal order safety during a case, and why clear communication protocols matter for medication and instrument requests.
July 6, 2026
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medications in the OR: A Surgical Technologist's Guide
An overview of look-alike, sound-alike medication risk in the operating room and how surgical technologists help prevent mix-ups.
July 5, 2026
Sterile Field Medication Labeling Rules Every Surgical Technologist Must Follow
A detailed look at the medication and solution labeling standards required on the sterile field during surgery.
July 4, 2026
Medication Errors in the Operating Room: Common Causes and Prevention Strategies
An overview of how medication errors occur on the sterile field and the systems surgical teams use to prevent them.
July 3, 2026
OR Fire Drill Protocol: What Surgical Technologists Should Know and Practice
An overview of standard operating room fire drill protocol and the surgical technologist's role during an actual OR fire emergency.
July 2, 2026