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SUMMARY:Facility-based education: "Why Bone Cement Matters to Your Patient Outcomes"
DESCRIPTION:Heraeus* presents…“Why Bone Cement Matters to Your Patient Outcomes” \nThis programming is provided at no-cost to providers or facilities\, and is intended for RNs\, surgical techs\, or other healthcare professionals who want to learn more or need to gain knowledge and skills in bone cement application techniques and best practices\, cement properties\, and resulting changes in patient outcomes. Attendees will have an active role in discussion as well as opportunities to ask questions and share experiences. \nProgram Summary: There is strong evidence to support the use of bone cement as a primary fixation method in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This educational program aims to provide a high-level overview of the different techniques involved in the application of bone cement\, including the antibacterial properties of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) antibiotic-loaded bone cements. A practical understanding of the importance of cement components as well as cementing best practices and the resulting changes in patient outcomes will be discussed. \nCourse Goals  |  At the end of this session\, participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify the various viscosities of\, and components that make up\, bone cement.\nDiscuss bone cement application techniques within total knee and hip arthroplasty.\nReview how antibiotic-loaded bone cement can complement surgeon treatment preferences.\nDescribe bone cement best practices and cementing techniques to improve patient outcomes.\nDemonstrate working knowledge of cement importance to the operative success of TJA.\n\nTarget audience: RNs\, surgical techs\, or other healthcare professionals who want to learn more or need to gain knowledge and skills in bone cement application techniques \nContinuing education information: This course is accredited for 2.0 contact hours by both the NCCT and California Board of Registered Nursing. \nThere is no fee for this program. All education is provided by Pfiedler education (a division of AORN). \nTo schedule this training or for more information\, click the orange “Register Now” button below to locate your regional Heraeus representative or email Tom Hahn\, Vice President\, National Accounts at thomas.hahn@heraeus.com. \n*NOTE: This is a contracted supplier-sponsored program. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. This program may contain the mention of products\, services\, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for educational and informational purposes and should not be perceived as a HealthTrust endorsement of any particular supplier\, product\, service\, drug\, brand or approach. \n 
URL:https://education.healthtrustpg.com/calendar/facility-based-education-why-bone-cement-matters-to-your-patient-outcomes/2023-05-25/
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