June 2019 Table of Contents 5 Things to Know About Intracameral Antibiotics They appear to be more effective than topical prophylaxis for preventing endophthalmitis, but they're still not approved by the FDA. 7 Exciting Advances in Laparoscopy and Endoscopy The chair of SAGES's new Technology Council reviews a few of the ingenious products on display in the 2019 exhibit hall. Anesthesia Alert: Go Green With Anesthesia Gases How you can protect the planet from wasted inhalational anesthetics. A Turn for the Better 8 ways to cut your turnover times - without sacrificing patient care. Behind Closed Doors: 8 Universal Laws of OR Nursing Unchanging principles that make surgery go 'round. How Are You Improving The Patient Experience? Your facility's future success hinges on meeting growing expectations for high-quality, compassionate care. Ideas That Work: Hand Hygiene Doggone It, Wash Your Hands Ideas That Work: Infection Control When Can Wound Coverings Come Off? Ideas That Work: Pick-Me-Ups Thank You Cards Just for Nurses Ideas That Work: Unwind and Destress The Ultimate Staff Relaxation Room Medical Malpractice: Negligence Before, During and After Surgery A knee replacement patient suffered multiple acts of malpractice. Most Popular Prefilled Syringes Our survey reveals which drugs our readers buy premixed, prelabeled and ready to give. My Turn: The Many Hats You'll Wear in an ASC Is it possible to serve both the clinical and administrative masters? Patient Affairs: When Sorry Doesn't Cut It Apologizing won't make your malpractice problems disappear. Post-op Pain Pearls A review of strategies and studies on managing surgical pain. Product News Great Ideas for Your OR Safety: 4 Common Firefighting Mistakes OR Staff Make Lessons learned from 1,000 fire drills I've conducted in surgical facilities. Staffing: Before You Make That Job Offer Tips to ensure a smooth start for your new nurse hires. Sweet Ride From Start to Finish Stretcher chairs let patients begin and end their surgical journey on the same surface. The Economics of Robot-assisted Spine Surgery The massive upfront cost is offset by fewer revision surgeries, lower infection rates, reduced lengths of stay and shorter OR times. DID YOU SEE THIS?
