The guidelines are designed to move perioperative care away from historical "personal preferences" and toward rigorous scientific evidence.
: Each guideline undergoes a comprehensive systematic review of research. Recommendations are then rated based on the quality and strength of that underlying evidence. aorn guidelines for perioperative practice
: Guidelines are authored by perioperative specialists in collaboration with advisory boards that include representatives from organizations like the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The guidelines are designed to move perioperative care
