Aorn Guidelines For Perioperative Practice ^new^ Jun 2026

Unintended perioperative hypothermia increases SSI risk and cardiac morbidity. The guideline mandates active warming (forced-air warming blankets) for any procedure lasting longer than 60 minutes or with an anesthetic duration > 30 minutes.

AORN has also announced a partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to adapt the Guidelines for low-resource settings, recognizing that safe surgery is a global equity issue. aorn guidelines for perioperative practice

The serve as the definitive, evidence-based gold standard for nursing care in the surgical environment. Published annually by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) , these guidelines provide a framework for clinical practice, institutional policy development, and patient safety across all phases of perioperative care. Core Purpose and Methodology The serve as the definitive, evidence-based gold standard

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The AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice (often simply called "The AORN Guidelines" or "the White Papers") is a collection of 30+ evidence-based documents that guide the full spectrum of perioperative care—from the moment a patient decides to have surgery through the recovery period and discharge.