Daytime is best for lap choles. Overnight, they're more likely to convert to open cases.

Can We Predict the Quality of Recovery?

Patient sues, but facility, physicians not liable for tooth loss. Patient had poor dental health and clenched on bite block after procedure.

No one noticed and no alarms sounded when tourniquet deflated. Lawsuit: Bolus dose of lidocaine caused patient to code on OR table.

Medical assistant sues Anesthesia Group for firing her for being Muslim. Employer denies allegations, cites failure to report missing Demerol as reason for firing.

Train surgeons and staff on electrosurgery safety with FUSE. New program aims to prevent OR fires, improve device safety.

Getting to the point of sharps safety. Know the facts and protect your staff.

No objects left behind. If preventing retained foreign objects is such a high priority, why is it still being reported as a common sentinel event?

How much do you know about hypothermia? The risks go well beyond low scores on patient satisfaction surveys.

How dangerous is surgical smoke? The foul-smelling plume can cause long-term harm to staff and surgeons.

Pump up your pain pump knowledge. How much do you know about the potential for post-op complications?

Steer clear of wrong-site surgery. These kinds of mistakes are called never events because they never should happen to anyone, but they do happen.

Stay on your toes. Prevent slips, trips and falls in the surgical workplace.

Medication management essentials. Time to brush up on proper labeling, administration and dosing practices.

Imaging's invisible dangers. Prolonged radiation exposure can cause lasting effects.

Are you prepared for an MH emergency? Preparation is key to managing the deadly disorder.

Patients describe their anesthesia awareness. It may be on the decline, but 3 women share their stories in a new article.

Outpatient Surgery announces the 2014 OR Excellence Award Winners. The 7 category winners represent the best in surgery.

Live streaming vitals on Google Glass may improve awareness, safety. New study suggests that wearable technology offers benefits in surgery.

Meridian Surgical Partners settles "to avoid costs and distractions". Former business manager alleged Medicare fraud, kickbacks.