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Managing Radiation Exposure in the OR
Managing radiation exposure in the OR. 5 steps to safe C-arm use.
Product News
Product News - Outpatient Surgery Magazine - March, 2014
Editor's Page: Unholy Alliance
The industry suffers every time an ASC is converted to an HOPD.
Ideas That Work: Sterile Saline vs. BSS
Try this cost-effective irrigation alternative to BSS. An Idea That Works from Carlsbad, California.
Ideas That Work: Better Organization
Implement this time saving tip with color coded charts. An Idea That Works from Racine, Wisconsin.
Ideas That Work: Breath Of Fresh Air
This quick and easy idea gives you a way to mask surgical orders. An Idea That Works from Phoenix, Arizona.
Backbones to Successful Spine
Upgrades to imaging, instruments and intraoperative monitoring improve outpatient outcomes. The backbones to successful spine.
New Pediatric Surgery Standards
New pediatric surgery standards have been issued. Facilities will be categorized based on advanced resources and certified caregivers.
Ideas That Work: Handwritten Thanks
This simple gesture can make a big difference in your customer service scores. An Idea That Works from Las Vegas, Nevada.
What's New in Tourniquet Technology
See what's new in tourniquet technology. These advances in instruments and cuffs provide greater safety and efficacy for your patients.
Legal Update: The Dangers of Trying to Profit from Anesthesia
Risk running afoul of anti-kickback law when you take what's not yours. Legal Update: The Dangers of Trying to Profit from Anesthesia
Thinking of Buying ... Surgical Power Tools
Thinking of Buying ... Surgical Power Tools? Here are 4 keys to getting your orthopods the toys they'll love.
When the Doc Becomes the Patient
An anesthesiologist used to being above the table shares 6 lessons she learned while being on the table.
How We Cut Our Ortho Costs to the Bone
How we cut our ortho costs to the bone. 3 smart, simple strategies to save on implants and supplies.
Two Gloves Are Better Than One
Two gloves are better than one. Double-gloving is proven to reduce risks of sharps injuries and exposure to bloodborne infections.
Ideas That Work: Standard Time
Standardize the soak time with a simple kitchen timer. An Idea That Works from Sumter, South Carolina.
Improving Your Arthroscopic Efficiency
Improve your arthroscopic efficiency. Tips and technology to step up a busy schedule.
Safety: 5 Tips for Treating Addicted Patients
A dignified way to treat their addiction and their surgical recovery. Safety: 5 Tips for Treating Addicted Patients
Regional's Building Blocks
Regional's building blocks: 4 keys to improving pain management for orthopedic procedures.
Make Orthopedic SSIs All But Disappear
Make orthopedic SSIs all but disappear. We're zeroing in on zero, using these 9 steps.