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As a follow-up to Part 2 of our Meet the Experts Series, Kari Cole, Ed.D, CRNA, will discuss how temperature management protocols
were developed as part of the ERAS® bundle to reduce the risk of surgical site infection and readmission of the post-surgical patient.
Hear how patient warming was implemented and supported in the pre, intra, and postop settings (each area with its own personality
and stressors).

Learning Objectives  |  At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

• Explain the importance of temperature management during all phases of the perioperative journey
• Describe warming protocols implemented to support an ERAS® bundle
• Discuss key metrics used to evaluate warming protocols
• Outline strategies to collaborate with industry partners to have a successful implementation

Presenter: Kari M. Cole, EdD, CRNA  |  Chief CRNA LAC + USC Medical Center  |  Assistant Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology  |  University of Southern California

Target audience: Nurses & Sterile Processing Professionals

Continuing Education: 3M is an approved provider by The California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number CEP 5770. Each Device Reprocessing 1-hour web meeting is approved by IAHCSMM, CBSPD. These programs provide 1.0 CE contact hour. RN license number OR last four digits of Social Security Number is REQUIRED.

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