Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Anesthesia Alert: Should you stock Succinylcholine or Rocuronium? Which should be your first choice for breaking a laryngospasm?

Editor's Page: Say no to surveillance cameras in the OR. A proposed law would require ASCs and hospitals to install black boxes.

Business Advisor: Shopping smart for capital equipment. Yes, it's possible to upgrade your ORs without breaking the bank.

Coding & Billing: A partial and confusing list of spine codes. Your claims could include excluded and covered services.

Product News

Cutting Remarks: I cannot tell a lie. Sometimes it hurts to tell patients the truth.

Don't forget what drop you are on after being interrupted. This Idea That Works from Walsenburg, Colorado will help.

Infection Prevention: It pays to irrigate the abdominal cavity. It's an often overlooked, highly effective way to prevent infection.

Avoid recovery room mix-ups with pediatric patients with this Idea That Works from Santa Maria, California.

Prevent metal clips on ace bandages from poking you with this Idea That Works from Marion, Ohio.