Cutting remarks: Help, My Equipment's on the Fritz. Humor in the OR from Dr. Kelly.

Regional Anesthesia: 8 keys to success with continuous nerve blocks. CPNBs are a popular part of multimodal analgesia, minimize delays and complications.

Thinking of buying anesthesia machines? Electornic advances make the case for an upgrade with these new features.

Dealing with day-of cancellations. A simple move to avoid major disruptions of your schedule. An Idea that Works from an eye center in South Carolina.

A refreshing drink for hard working staff - only a quarter. An Idea that Works from a surgical center in Virginia.

Saving unused blue towels is a green option. An Idea that Works from a surgery center in South Carolina.

Surgical Benchmarks: Does your surgical facility measure up? Here are the top 10 most meaningful benchmarks to your surgical business.

Business Advisor: Are you ready for ACOs? Act now and keep yuor surgery center relevant in helthcare's changing landscape.

Product News: Great ideas for your OR including disposable laryngoscope blade, ultrasonic disinfection, manual suction device, phacoemulsification technology platform, endoscopic catheter, and clear fast liquid.

Legal Update: Test your Human Resources IQ. 10 common problem areas in the constantly changing labor and employment laws.

Protect patients and staff by following these basic protocols to prevent surgical fires. Three basic precautions keep the flames from flying in your ORs.

Video Laryngoscopes, are they the standard of care? An online poll revealed that many think they will be, at least during challenging intubations.

Color-coded carts keep supplies separated. An Idea that Works from a hospital in North Carolina.

Clear hand signals that let everyone know that a patient is ready to be rolled back, an Idea That Works from a surgical center in Texas.

Personal safety: a powerful case for double gloving. Four evidence-based reasons for double gloving might convince your team to try it.

Pain management: Ensure the safety and satisfaction of your chronic pain patients with these tips.

The laryngeal mask airway has revolutionized anesthesia care. Explore best practices, proper care and use of LMAs.

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