Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Editor's Page: Does forced-air warming increase SSI risk? The inventor of the Bair Hugger now claims it's dangerous.

Anesthesia Alert: Putting 3 anesthesia dogmas to sleep. It's time to banish these old ideas about anesthesia.

Reuse orange mats to let SPD staff know there are sharps in the tray. Use this Idea That Works from San Jose, California.

Thinking of Buying ... Flexible GI endoscope? Image quality and scope handling make the difference.

Avoid risking hand contamination when cleaning scopes with this Idea That Works from Bloomington, Indiana.

Smoother IV starts. Advice from the nurse who can do 10 sticks a day for a month without missing.

3 key debates in same-day knee replacement. Experts discuss the roles of robotics, vendor reps and anesthesia in the outpatient evolution.

Legal Update: Are you paying your medical director fairly? The feds are clamping down on physician compensation arrangements.

Ideas That Work: Innovative ideas. Mind your minutes in the OR.

Ensure disinfection and prep has time to dry with this Idea That Works from Oakland, California.