Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Surgical skin antisepsis done right. 10 tips for ensuring that patients begin their surgical procedure with an aseptic surgical site.

Behind closed doors: Are we conditioned like Pavlov's dogs? How surgical nurses reflexively respond to the sounds of surgery.

Are prefilled syringes worth it? Weighing the pros and cons of ready-to-administer compounded drugs.

Avoid eye abrasion with this Idea That Works from Huntsville Alabama.

Stop the Trendelenburg slide. Positioning tips to keep patients safe while they're in a steep head-down tilt.

To avoid staff irritation at late running cases try this Idea That Works from Ill.

Business advisor: A master's degree in the business of surgery. Graduate school made me a better leader in the OR and the boardroom.

Staffing: The benefits of build-to-order instrument sets. Unlock hidden efficiencies when you lighten your instrument trays.

Burning question: Are you committed to keeping your ORs free of surgical smoke?

Should you go all in on laser cataracts? The true cost of adding laser-assisted cataract surgery.