Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Save money by setting aside rarely used supplies, with this Idea That Works from Oxford, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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.

Coding & Billing: Fight back against rejected claims. 6 tips for turning claim denials into revenue.

5 keys to safer spine surgery. As you take on complex spine cases, here's how to prevent common complications.

5 tips for trialing surgical headlights. We brought in 12 vendors to set up a mini-trade show in the boardroom at the hospital.