Aorn Guidelines For | Perioperative Practice

Here is an interesting, high-level report summarizing the evolution, surprising scope, and practical impact of these guidelines—not just for nurses, but for the entire surgical team.

What you wear matters. The guidelines dictate when to wear a bouffant cap versus a skull cap, the acceptable use of necklaces or rings, and the controversial rule that (including sideburns and nape of the neck). Recent revisions clarified that "bunny suits" are not required for most standard procedures but are necessary for total joint arthroplasty. aorn guidelines for perioperative practice