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Skin in the game. What are your pre-op bathing practices?

Anesthesia Alert: 4 keys to my anesthesia technique. My patients wake up faster with less pain and fewer complications.

Improve the view for your ENT docs. Image-guided technology increases their confidence and enhances case efficiency.

Wake patients up gently with this Idea That Works from Manassas, Virginia.

Behind Closed Doors: Thanks for everything. Changes large and small have improved OR nursing.

Are you ready for Ebola? The outbreak of the deadly virus has surgical facilities on high alert.

Quickly identify post-op skin integrity issues with this Idea That Works from Rochester, New York.

Cut down on OR traffic with this Idea That Works from Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Focusing on success in retinal surgery. 4 keys to capitalizing on the specialty's rapidly changing nature.

Thinking of buying ... Tabletop sterilizers. Compact autoclaves are ideal for reprocessing small trays, single instruments and peel packs.

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Explain easily understood discharge instructions to patients with this Idea That Works from Boulder City, Nevada.

Staffing: Ensure first cases start on time. Getting off to a good start sets the tone for the entire day.

What surgeons want in their staplers. It's a short list: no malfunctions and no leakage.

Track Op notes easily with this Idea That Works from Houston, Texas.

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A look back at OR Excellence in New Orleans. Pages of photos from our exceptional conference in the Big Easy.

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