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Barrier protection breakdown. What if your drapes, gowns, gloves and wraps don't protect you as they should?

Should we ue video laryngoscopes for all intubations? Why relegate the tool that gives you the best chance for success when difficult intubations arise to a backup role?

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SSI prevention: SSI-Free: 14 years and counting! For Kindred Hospital in Las Vegas, it's been an epic run of success.

Financial Management: This GI center minds its business. The business office and the clinical team at the Seaford (Del.) Endoscopy Center run a tight ship.

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