What's new in anesthesia? Here are 11 problem-solving products sure to be on your anesthesia provider's wish list.

Are continuous nerve blocks worth the trouble? The benefits of pain catheters outweigh the drawbacks.

Editor's Page: Oxygen's underrated role in surgical fires. Of the 3 elements of the fire triangle, beware of the one you can't see.

Surgical Fire Q&A: "Even though most surgical fires last only about 4 or 5 seconds," says fire safety expert Mark Bruley, CCE, "they change lives."

The Surgeons' Lounge: Eye in the sky. Are Cameras in the OR a HIPAA Violation?

Thinking of Buying ... Automated endoscope reprocessors? AERs make it easier to high-level disinfect your flexible scopes.

Is your sharps safety toolkit complete? The most common sharps injuries -- and what you need to prevent them.

This Idea That Works from Houston, Texas will give you the key to well-stocked specialty carts.

The hard costs of SSIs. Preventing post-op infections is more cost-effective than treating them.

Slip IV needles into the vein much easier with this Idea That Works Willmar Surgical Center.

The art of the IV start. Slide in smoothly with first-stick success, even on barely visible and rolling veins.

The Surgeons' Lounge: A safer anesthetic. Will Phaxan challenge propofol's dominance?

Product News

Check for outdated supplies quickly and easily with this Idea That Works from Orange Park, Florida.

The Surgeons' Lounge: Celebrated career. Ohio nurse retires after 50 years in the OR.

Silence squeaky wheels with this Idea That Works from Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Reimbursement Roundup: Billing technicality could cost group of surgeons millions. You won't believe why United Healthcare is asking these docs to repay facility fees.

Cutting Remarks: Lessons from my favorite nurse. After 27 years of marriage, Dr. Kelly's wife is still his greatest teacher.

The Surgeons' Lounge: Antibiotic prophylaxis. When's it best to administer antibiotics?

Check out this Passport to Surgery, an Idea That Works from from Charlotte, North Carolina.