Editor's Page: Graying of the surgical workforce. Why are so many OR nurses and managers delaying their retirement?

Product News: Disposable colonoscopes and more.

C-arm buying tips. Cool new options to look for in your next C-arm.

Save time by giving this NPO questionnaire to patients as soon as they arrive. This Idea That Works from Boca Raton, Florida makes patients accountable.

Surgeons' Lounge: Calling a cab. Would You Let a Patient Take a Taxi Home Alone?

Let the circulating nurse know about missing documentation with this Idea that Works from Valencia, California.

Can you afford a femto laser? Buy, lease or outsource? Here's a quick economics lesson.

Loosen adhesive easier with this Idea That Works from Seymour, Ind.

The benefits of reposable instruments. Reduce waste and control costs with these part-disposable, part-reusable instruments.

Staffing: Shape up or ship out. Send problem employees home for a day to repent and to reflect.

Cutting Remarks: 'I can't pee.' A stream of good advice if you require patients to void before discharge.

Help vitrectomy patients recover at home with this Idea That Works from San Diego, California.

Surgeons' Lounge: No IV, No NPO. How Do You Handle Straight Local Cases?

8 common misconceptions about instrument decontamination. The right way to get items ready for sterilization.

Expert Q&A: wrong-site surgery. Why years of time outs and surgical site marking haven't eradicated this never event.

Keep discharge instructions crisp and consistent with this Idea That Works from Boston, Massachusetts.

Make the pre-op process more pleasant. 5 ways to make surgery a hassle-free experience for patients.

Post-Op perks. Catering to patients until the moment they head home leaves a lasting impression.

A patient-centric approach to facility design. Montefiore Medical Center has every step covered.

I am a surgeon, I am a patient. Lessons learned from my time on the table.