June 2015 Table of Contents 15 Questions on Patient Warming Can you ace our pop quiz on preventing hypothermia? 4 Secrets of Smooth IV Starts An infusion nurse's practical advice for sidestepping common obstacles to first-stick success. Airway Management For Tiny Customers Pediatric patients can present a unique set of challenges. Behind Closed Doors: The Hit List Shuffle through a day of surgery with these tunes. Best Practices for Reprocessing Lumened Instruments Don't let these tricky instruments slip by without a thorough cleaning. Coding & Billing: The Countdown to ICD-10 Be ready for the October deadline with these 6 steps. Cutting Remarks: Surgeons in Training Teaching orthopedic residents is one of life's greatest challenges. Editor's Page: Guilty ... Until the Charges are Dropped How do you defend yourself against unfounded accusations? Ideas That Work: A Nice Warm Bed Pre-Warm Your Beds Ideas That Work: Bag It Keep Your Shaving Pedals Dry and Clean Ideas That Work: Bay Watch Bays Go From Pre-op to Post-op Ideas That Work: Clean Starts Protect Patients from Accidental Exposure Ideas That Work: Efforts Bear Fruit Our Apple Display Keeps Delays at Bay Ideas That Work: Monthly Reminders Coding Newsletter Keeps Surgeons Informed Ideas That Work: New Faces Help Staff Spot Vendor Visitors Ideas That Work: Reception Room Crayons and Coloring Sheets for the Kiddos Ideas That Work: Sharps Smarts Remind Staff What Goes in the Sharps Box Ideas That Work: There When You Need Them Keep Specialized Instruments Filed Nearby Ideas That Work: Video Views Shop Online With Product Demo Videos Ideas That Work: Waste Not Recycle Unused Gowns and Gloves Is It Worth More to See More in GI Endoscopy? 3 questions to ask before investing in colonoscopy's latest visualization innovations. Medical Malpractice: Cleared for Surgery? You should have a clear protocol for obtaining medical clearances. Product News Shopping for Surgery How to make the self-pay model work for you and your patients. Staffing: Solve Staff Conflicts Hear both sides of the issue before acting fairly and decisively. Success With Spine Specialists talk about what it takes to flourish in a specialized service line. The Case for Outsourcing Laser Cataracts Not sure if ophthalmology's hottest technology is right for your facility? Take it for a test drive. The Long and Short of Hair Removal Find out how you measure up against industry standards and your colleagues. Thinking of Buying ... OR Tables The right surface will support your patients for many years. What's New in Minimally Invasive Surgery? It's all about improved visualization and less trauma at this year's SAGES Annual Meeting. Winning the Pain Game No single drug is capable of targeting all types of pain, so a multimodal approach is vital. DID YOU SEE THIS?
