Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Why not have scrubs professionally laundered? Research and common sense show the advantages are too many to ignore.

The real hazards of surgical smoke. Are dangerous particles lurking in the air of your OR?

Surgeons' Lounge: Relative humidity levels. Dangers of letting OR humidity dip below 30%

Post-op pain summit. Leading pain management experts predict what analgesic regimens might look like in the not-so-distant future.

Ideas That Work: Blanket security. Tie warming blankets to bed posts.

Surgeons' Lounge: Teamwork. Don't soak the pans.

The case for rigid containers. Is it time to make a clean break from blue wrap?

Surgeons' Lounge: Orientation just got easier.

What's the standard for pre-op showers? An infection prevention researcher responds to updated skin prepping guidelines.

5 products to make your anesthesia more efficient. Are your providers equipped with these helpful technologies?