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Another reason why you should ban smart phones from the OR. Patient dies during case in which the anesthesiologist admitted texting and e-mailing.
FDA approves upgraded surgical robot. Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Xi expands access and applications.
Test your patient warming know-how. Let's hear your answers to these 7 questions.
Basics of blocks. Everything you need to place ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks.
Ophthalmic microscopes leap forward. 5 new features that will make life better for surgeons and patients.
Idientify vendors quickly with this Idea That Works from San Antonio, Texas.
Thinking of buying surgical headlights? These factors will help surgeons see the light.
Anesthesia Alert: Are you using ultrasound to its full potential? How it's transforming anesthesia and perioperative care.
Locate your autoclave printout easily with this Idea That Works from Gainseville, Georgia.
Behind Closed Doors: Things that make you go hmmm. I don't stay in one OR for long, but I don't miss much while I'm there.
Cutting Remarks: Open season for vendors in our ORs. Scenes from the sales frenzy that was our video camera evaluation.
Business Advisor: Your crash course in case costing. Replace expensive surgical supplies with less costly alternatives.
Keep cords under control with a shower curtain rod. An Idea That Works from Santa Monica, California.
Ask the Etiquette Doctor: Which side does the fork go on again? Here's an easy way to remember which utensils to use.
Yes, you can do outpatient spinal fusion. These 4 factors are making it possible.
Keep your guard up for malignant hyperthermia. Here's how we keep from being caught unprepared.
Product News: Google Glass coming to an OR near you. Could the wearable computer be surgery's next big thing?
Save money on suction tubing with this Idea That Works from Sellersville, Pennsylvania.
Corrosion-free instruments. The keys to preventing spots, stains and pits.
Infection Prevention: What's up with TASS? Incidences are on the decline, but there's still work to be done.