Study: <i>C. Diff</i> Transmission "Might Be More Likely to Occur" in Surgical Centers

Chicago hospital sues leapfrog for defamation over low patient safety grade.

Recall: Midazolam syringes in blister packs contain syringes of ondansetron. Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling a lot of mislabeled prefilled syringes that were distributed nationwide.

Study: Overlapping surgeries are safe for patients. A study of more 2,000 neurosurgery patients showed no major difference in post-op complications between overlapping and non-overlapping surgeries.

Is your data secure? Take these steps today to protect your facility from a cyberattack.

3 fire prevention tips. Your OR team can minimize the chance of a surgical fire.

Editor's page: Those who are bullied bully right back. Now we know why the oppressed eat their young and each other.

4 ways to accessorize your ophthalmic microscope. A look at the value in investing in the latest add-ons for your scopes.

Behind closed doors: Creatures of habit. The rituals and routines of an OR nurse.

Do your anesthetists have all they desire? The 6 drugs and devices anesthesia providers say they can't do without.

Help bariatric patients drink enough water after surgery with this Idea That Works.

Ease the fear before surgery for kids. Use your monitors for this Idea That Works.

Safety: Quiet, Please: Noise distractions in the OR. Silence is golden during the critical stages of surgery.

Need help launching your total joints program? Leading orthopedic implant companies can assist you in starting a same-day joint replacement program.

Make it up to patients who wait, with this Idea That Works.

How much do you know about surgical video? Take our quiz to find out that clearer, brighter visuals are just the beginning.

Getting a grip on hernia mesh fixation. Reliable options abound for keeping mesh in its proper place after hernia repair.

Anesthesia alert: Who's unsafe for outpatient surgery? Certain patients shouldn't get past your anesthesia gatekeepers.

Avoid idle staff with this Idea That Works.

A look back at OR Excellence. We hung out with hundreds of our readers last month in Las Vegas for a surgical conference experience unlike any other.