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Editor's Page: Oxygen's underrated role in surgical fires. Of the 3 elements of the fire triangle, beware of the one you can't see.
Let kids drift off with a comforting scent using this Idea That Works from Media, Pennsylvania.
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What's new in anesthesia? Here are 11 problem-solving products sure to be on your anesthesia provider's wish list.
Thinking of Buying ... Automated endoscope reprocessors? AERs make it easier to high-level disinfect your flexible scopes.
Choose the right headlight. Surgeons shed light on the details that matter most.
Behind Closed Doors: It's a wonderful life. Behind Closed Doors: It's a Wonderful Life
Are your room turnovers up to par? Is the need for speed forcing you to make these common mistakes?
The Surgeons' Lounge: Eye in the sky. Are Cameras in the OR a HIPAA Violation?
Is your sharps safety toolkit complete? The most common sharps injuries -- and what you need to prevent them.
New angles in glaucoma treatment. Minimally invasive approaches can have a major impact.
Reimbursement Roundup: Billing technicality could cost group of surgeons millions. You won't believe why United Healthcare is asking these docs to repay facility fees.
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Infection Prevention: To prevent infection, first assess the risk. To prevail, you need to know your enemies and know yourself.
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The Surgeons' Lounge: Antibiotic prophylaxis. When's it best to administer antibiotics?
Cutting Remarks: Lessons from my favorite nurse. After 27 years of marriage, Dr. Kelly's wife is still his greatest teacher.
Surgical Fire Q&A: "Even though most surgical fires last only about 4 or 5 seconds," says fire safety expert Mark Bruley, CCE, "they change lives."
This Idea That Works from Houston, Texas will give you the key to well-stocked specialty carts.
Staffing: Rehab your difficult docs. Yes, you have the power to change their troublesome behavior.