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Don't fear the robot. A once-skeptical surgeon is now a solid supporter of using robotic arms to perform complex abdominal procedures.

Have you checked out EMRs lately? Today's systems are more useful — and more user-friendly — than ever.

The promise of robotic joint replacements. Precise cuts and implant placement could transform partial knees and total hips.

The clear choice in surgical video. Standard high-def is becoming passé as progressive facilities outfit their ORs with the latest in 4K imaging.

Welcome to surgery's inflection point. Today's technological advancements are transforming surgical care.

A smarter approach to post-op pain management. The newest infusion pumps offer high-tech solutions to surgery's age-old problem.

Ready for autonomous surgical robots? Q&A with Peter C. Kim, MD, surgical innovator and developer of robotic surgery's next big thing.

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Optimize your MH response. Closing gaps in your malignant hyperthermia drills now could be a lifesaver later.

Ace your accreditation survey with this Idea That Works from Baltimore, MD.

Create a culture of safety. You know you have one when every member of the surgical team feels comfortable speaking up whenever she sees a potentially unsafe situation.

Is that scope clean? No guarantees. Even rigorous by-the-book cleaning doesn't ensure that your flexible endoscopes will be free of bacteria and bioburden when you hang them to dry.

Prevent pressure ulcers. 14 strategies to protect your patients from skin lesions caused by friction and unrelieved pressure.

Slow down, save a life. Keeping your staff safe is a challenge in the fast-paced environment of same-day surgery.

Anesthesia alert: One simple trick to preempt post-op pain. The magic of a 50 mg dissociative dose of ketamine just before incision.

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Business advisor: Maximize your marketing efforts. A new way to think about promoting your facility to patients and surgeons.