Big wheels improve transporation. Avoid struggling while pushing sedated post-op patients in recliner chairs. An Idea that Works from a Surgical Center in Minnesota.

There was plenty of cheer and learning at OR Excellence 2013 in Las Vegas.

Choose the right tourniquet every time, select a system that's safe and effective.

Killing two blurs with one stone, it might be worth considering combined cataract-glaucoma surgery.

Color-coded cards for pediatric patients match the Broselow pediatric system. Prepare for unexpected airway issues by using laminated matching cards on IV poles. An Idea that Works from a surgery center in Alabama.

Keep tabs on labs using a schedule board. An Idea that Works from a Medical Center in Idaho.

You might want to kill disruptive physicians, but you can heal them with tough love.

A humorous look at giving thanks in the OR.

New surgical attachments, widening outpatient realm requires more versatility.

Consider alternatives to opioids, most patients do fine with a combination of analgesics and regional blocks.

Your informed consent form doesn't have to all-inclusive, but it should be somewhat specific.

A humorous account of the shaver trial. The results of each trial were eye-opening.

Product News: Great ideas for your OR including colored prep-resistant skin markers, no hassle CPAP system, UV Disinfection system, monopolar and bipolar energy blades, vital signs monitoring, and adult monitoring patient return electrodes.

After a failed attempt at electronic recordkeeping, the second time was the charm for this surgery center. Learn to love EMRs.

The latest systems improve outcomes thanks to improved visualization and increased stability at the operative site. Read about the recent advances in arthroscopy.

How we improved the quality of our closing count and prevent retained surgical sponges.

What is the biggest risk to patient safety? Top 10 health technology hazards are revealed.

Thinking of buying a smoke evacuation system? View some of the smoke evacuation systems available.

Fill your ORs with the latest crystal clear imaging technologies.

Keep surgeon's cases coming to your facility by providing lunch to surgeons. An Idea that works from a surgery center in Florida.