Special Editions Archive

What would you do if bullets started to fly? Lenworth M. Jacobs, MD, MPH, FACS, surgeon and proponent of preparing for active shooter events.

Two gloves are better than one. Double-gloving can be a hard sell, but there are plenty of reasons to make it mandatory.

Lessons from 3 wrong-site surgeries. Focus on what really happened, not what's supposed to happen.

Are your patients at risk of DVT? The vascular surgeon who created the Caprini Score discusses how to protect your patients from life-threatening blood clots.

Let's ban surgical smoke. It's time to protect all surgical professionals from the harmful effects of toxic plumes.

Sell surgeons on safety scalpels. Emphasizing the personal and financial costs of sharps injuries will help get safer blades into your ORs.

Make MH drills count. Realistic practice sessions could someday prove to be life-saving exercises.

Sterile processing safety check. The unsung heroes of your facility deserve to work without worry.

Drilling down on power tools. Time to invest in a new handpiece? Keep these factors in mind.

Positioned for success. Efforts to protect patients and maximize access start before the first incision.