August 2015 Table of Contents 2015 Cataract Technology Survey A look at how your peers are embracing recent innovations. Anesthesia Alert: Reduce PONV by "Bookending" Propofol The key is to get gas out of the patient's system. Behind Closed Doors: Paula's Attitude Adjustment Accept nothing less than a good day. Breaking Bad The pressure to meet Wall Street expectations blinded a medical device executive to participate in an elaborate channel-stuffing scheme to defraud investors. Cutting Remarks: Famous Last Words Classic pre-induction comments from patients. Editor's Page: Surgeon Report Cards Get Failing Grade They don't always measure what matters most to patients. Enhance Your Surface Disinfection Efforts Wipes and whole room disinfection ensure ORs are as clean as possible. Ideas That Work: Assignment Cards A Simple Trick to Streamline Room Turnover Ideas That Work: DIY Paging System An Affordable Way to Protect Patient Privacy Ideas That Work: Innovative Ideas The Many Roles of Red Ideas That Work: Lower Your Payroll Your Time Clock May Be Costing You Thousands Ideas That Work: Recycle Used Solution Bottles Another Option for Containing Unruly Cords Ideas That Work: Safe Medication Practice Know the Drug's Expiration Date at a Glance Ideas That Work: Shades of Difference A Colorful Way to Help Patients ID Providers Ideas That Work: Using Your Noodle Cover the Tops of Stretcher Side Rails In Case You Missed It A recap of the hottest headlines from our online news coverage. Infection Prevention: Battling Biofilm Are your reprocessing practices up to the task? Letters & E-mail Does Exparel Work Any Better Than Bupivacaine? Patient Warming Pays Off Our real-world research attempted to identify the most effective and economical option in hypothermia prevention. Thinking of Buying ... Airway Visualization Technology It's not just for training and emergencies anymore. Why Do ASCs Fail? Any of several scenarios can turn a thriving center into an empty shell. DID YOU SEE THIS?
