Filter By Category
Arthroscopy's 3 hidden advances. These features have greatly benefited minimally invasive joint repair.
Prevent metal clips on ace bandages from poking you with this Idea That Works from Marion, Ohio.
Make sure surgical sites are marked with this Idea That Works from Fort Myers, Florida.
Stay ahead of ergonomic injuries. Preparation is the key to prevention.
Behind Closed Doors: Were you raised by an OR Nurse? You can always tell when there's a nurse in the family.
Give patients what they need for recovery with this Idea That Works from Beverly Hills, California.
Avoid recovery room mix-ups with pediatric patients with this Idea That Works from Santa Maria, California.
Study: Surgical plume may present an infection risk.
What's new in gastroenterology? Cool products from Digestive Disease Week.
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.
Coding & Billing: A partial and confusing list of spine codes. Your claims could include excluded and covered services.
Business Advisor: Shopping smart for capital equipment. Yes, it's possible to upgrade your ORs without breaking the bank.
Protect your tablets with this Idea That Works from Chicago, Illinois.
Medical Malpractice: EMRs can be your friend or foe in a lawsuit. Electronic medical records can trip you up in court.
Make patient prepping and pre-op tests more efficient with this Idea That Works from Chandler, Arizona.
Patient claims surgeon's bare hands responsible for post-op infection. Woman loses suit that alleged doctor used ungloved hand to drain fluid from her breast following surgery.
CMS announces outpatient rates for 2016. ASCs see small uptick, hospital rates fall slightly.
Patient says she was bullied into signing consent form. She'd repeatedly insisted she didn't want a hysterectomy.
The gatekeepers of ambulatory surgery. Q&A with Meena S. Desai, MD, an anesthesia society leader and patient safety advocate.