Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Alternative uses for peripheral nerve blocks. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery.

Help patient documents stay organized with this Idea That Works from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Surgeons' Lounge: Blog review A Scrubs Life

Socks to signify fall-risk patients, read about this Idea That Works from Cherry Valley, California.

IVs won't back up when using this Idea That Works from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Ease off adhesive tape with this simple Idea That Works from Cape Giradeau, Missouri.

The Surgeons' Lounge: Pain control. Should we switch to non-opioid IV pain meds?

Easily pick up loose hair clippings with this Idea That Works from Corvallis, Oregon.

Editor's Page: 'If we chase perfection, we can catch excellence'. An NFL coach's famous words ring true for surgical facility leaders.

Staffing: The simple cure for sluggish patient flow. We choreographed a brand-new routine for our pre-op nurses.