Recalled tracheal tube could be deadly. Teleflex says product can kink during use.

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Specialized surgical instruments had been previously used on a patient confirmed with Creuzfeldt-Jakob Disease. N.C. neuro patients face a fatal disease risk.

Advice on preventing retained objects, pressure ulcers, SSIs and falls. How to avoid hospital-acquired conditions.

Give your pain service a shot of efficiency. 10 tips for treating chronic pain more quickly, safely and profitably.

Apprise patients of the reasonable risks of a procedure without scaring them to death. (Mis) informed consent form.

Six ways you can innovate to perform bigger cases with better outcomes. This is how we're pushing the outpatient spine envelope.

The unintended consequences of unintended hypothermia. Warming's not just about patient comfort. There are very real threats in even mild hypothermia.

Tag broken instruments in need of repair with this simple system. An Idea That Works from St. Joseph Hospital in Cheektowaga, New York.

Supplies can still be useful for training see how to repurpose your supplies with this Idea That Works from Lakeshore Surgery Center in Croswell, Michigan.

Efficiency and versatility define the Obamacare OR. How healthcare reform is reshaping surgery.

The microscopic residue of surgery and exams can cause big-time problems. Beware of the biofilm.

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There are new rules for CareCredit cards. Will a more burdensome application process help protect patients?

Let staff find replacement when calling off. Save time and money with this Idea That Works from Wooster Ambulatory Surgery Center in Ohio.

Limited-use instruments and devices save money and prevent waste. Making the case for reposables.

Can ventral hernia surgery be profitable? Facility leaders say it starts with communication and cost control.

Gear up for geriatrics. They can handle surgery, but not the complications of surgery.

It's funny how nursing's routines infiltrate our lives. Return of "You Might Be an OR Nurse If ..."

Safety-engineered sharps and trays provide passing protection. Equip your ORs for sharps safety.