Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Remind surgeons to sign and date documents with this Idea That Works from Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Why settle for unsafe airway management? Video laryngoscopes turn challenging intubations into routine procedures.

Behind Closed Doors: Surgical nursing is more than a job. It defines us, which makes the prospect of stepping down so scary.

Avoid frustration for surgeons and patients with this Idea That Works from Vineland, New Jersey.

Reduce the risk of potential back and spine injuries with this Idea That Works from Garden City, New York.

Anesthesia Alert: A new nerve block for posterior knee pain. The "iPACK" controls pain in the back of the knee after arthroplasty.

Thinking of Buying ... Hip surgery tables and accessories. Their positioning abilities enable a less-invasive approach to joint repair.

Save money on oxygen with this Idea That Works from Hagerstown, Maryland.

Cutting Remarks: Just play it cool like The Fonz. You gots to chill when things go wrong in the OR.

First, do no harm. Practical steps you can take today to keep your patients out of harm's way.