Behind Closed Doors: "You had to be there ..." Why surgery's weird humor is a good thing.

Are You Cleaning GI scopes properly? The case for standardizing the process.

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The Surgeons' Lounge: Pain control. Should we switch to non-opioid IV pain meds?

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Cutting Remarks: Off and running at our new ASC. Looks like I need to pick up the pace at our new surgicenter.

Product News: A smudge-free, self-cleaning laparoscope.

5 cataract complications to avoid. Tips, techniques and technology to ensure eye cases go as planned.

Legal Update: Is it safe to say you're sorry? Communicating adverse outcomes can be complicated.

Safety: Blue dye mix-up blinds patient. OR mistook methylene blue, which is toxic to the eyes, for trypan blue.

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Thinking of Buying ... HD Video displays? The latest models offer a lot more than incredibly sharp pictures.

The death of Joan Rivers: What went wrong???Lessons learned from an endoscopy that was anything but routine.

7 ways to use smartphones and tablets in the OR. Your crash course on using mobile devices at your facility.

How clean are your OR surfaces? There's a lot involved and a lot at stake.

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Alternative uses for peripheral nerve blocks. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery.