Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Behind closed doors: Know any good surgeons? Only a surgical nurse knows who the real 5-star docs are.

5 strategies for whole-room disinfection. When time and resources are limited, efficiency is the key.

This safe injection surveillance worksheet is an Idea That Works from Eads, Tenn.

Reprocess single-use devices with this Idea That Works from Bryn Mawr, PA.

Cataract surgery technology update. Forget the marketing pitches -- our reader survey reveals what's making a real difference in eye surgery today.

Are prefilled syringes worth it? Yes, you'll spend more, but you'll waste less medication and you'll spend less time drawing it up and labeling it.

The case for robotic hernia. They're a minimally invasive opportunity for the vast majority of surgeons who haven't had a chance to master laparoscopic hernia repair.

Anesthesia alert: Coping with the boredom of anesthesia. Do occasional distractions help anesthesia providers stay sharper?

6 secrets for cleaning lumened instruments. Follow these tips to keep your central sterile processing department running on all cylinders.

Avoid serious injury with this Idea That Works from Boston, Mass.