Principles of Fluid Management in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy

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Keyword(s) 1547-2024, Medtronic OU, nurse, surgical tech, hysteroscopy, fluid management in hysteroscopy, operative hysteroscopy, diagnostic hysteroscopy, patient outcomes hysteroscopy, fluid distension GYN procedures, suitable fluids for hysteroscopy, fluid overload, fluid deficit calculation, s/s of complications of hysteroscopy, team member roles in hysteroscopy, fluid distension media

Credits CBRN:2.0, NCCT:2.0

Tag(s) 1547

Description

Fluid Management is used frequently in both diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. There is increasing evidence that fluid management has an impact on patient outcomes, therefore effective management of fluid is a key component of safe perioperative care for patients undergoing hysteroscopy. This continuing education activity will review the significance of fluid management in hysteroscopy, including the clinical care implications related to the patient’s perioperative journey. Understanding the clinical proposition for the features and functions of the procedure will help inform the staff’s knowledge and prepare them for effective use of the system. As such, this content will review the clinical team members roles related to fluid management, clinical considerations for use of fluid management, proper patient positioning, possible complications associated with fluid management, safety considerations and recognized (AORN, AAGL) standards of care.