Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Positioned for Change; Reviewing and revamping your positioning protocols will protect patients from harm and give surgeons the access they need to perform successful surgery.

Avoid Compounding in the OR; Start small to stop drug preparations that can lead to errors and sterility issues.

Should You Switch to Disposable Cataract Supplies? Cost, safety and environmental impact all play a role, but surgeon preference is still paramount.

Are You Applying Skin Preps Properly? Address common reasons for noncompliance to reduce the risk of surgical site infections.

Ideas That Work: Visual Aid; Detailed Guidebook Prepares Patients for Surgery

Drilled Into Memory; Combine realistic simulation with detailed task cards to ensure your malignant hyperthermia training sticks.

Getting to the Point of Sharps Safety; There's more work to be done before sticks and cuts no longer occur in today's ORs.

Behind Closed Doors; My 2020 New Year's Resolutions

Pressure Ulcers: Surgery's Sore Subject; Your OR team can prevent pressure injuries by following these 5 guidelines.

Anesthesia Alert: Believe in the Power of Hypnosis; Sedating patients with guided imagery and local anesthetics