Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Ensure you make a wise purchase on your next ophthalmic microscope by asking these 5 questions.

Readers share their best tips to get your equipment working again quickly and reliably.

Remove the guesswork so you can defend your choice in surgical skin antisepsis. What is your standard of care in skin prepping?

Your informed consent form doesn't have to all-inclusive, but it should be somewhat specific.

Product News: Great ideas for your OR including colored prep-resistant skin markers, no hassle CPAP system, UV Disinfection system, monopolar and bipolar energy blades, vital signs monitoring, and adult monitoring patient return electrodes.

A humorous account of the shaver trial. The results of each trial were eye-opening.

The latest systems improve outcomes thanks to improved visualization and increased stability at the operative site. Read about the recent advances in arthroscopy.

How we improved the quality of our closing count and prevent retained surgical sponges.

After a failed attempt at electronic recordkeeping, the second time was the charm for this surgery center. Learn to love EMRs.

Break up ice in bags occasionally to avoid frozen blocks when needed for MH emergencies. An Idea that Works from a medical center in California.