Keep electrodes from drying out by keeping opened packages of electrodes in one of those plastic containers with snap-on lids. An Idea that Works from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Many of today's hernia meshes have a lower risk of adhesion and infection than their heavyweight, unwieldy predecessors. Prevent infection after hernia surgery.

Freedom of choice not always a good thing. Can we have reliability with so much variability?

Here are 5 operating room regulations that just don't make sense. Take those rules and shove them.

The quest for products that protect your skin as well as they prevent infection.

The OIG rejects another attempt to extort anesthesia fees. Anesthesia's profits are off-limits.

Act swiftly and assertively to stop trouble as soon as it starts. Put problem employees in their place.

There's a time and a place for rapid-cycle steam sterilization.

Use photos to remind staff how to set the table. An Idea that Works from Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center.

These ideas and innovations are improving the efficiency and safety of the most minimally invasive laparoscopy.

Reduce heat and energy expenses by insulating your boiler room. An Idea that Works from University Pointe Surgical Hospital.

Shortcuts and slip-ups are more common than you might think. Endoscope reprocessing's dirty little secrets revealed.

Hand-held sculpting tool lets surgeons precisely resurface bone. Robotic-Assisted partial knee replacement tools.

Product News: Great ideas for your OR including colored prep-resistant skin markers, no hassle CPAP system, UV Disinfection system, monopolar and bipolar energy blades, vital signs monitoring, and adult monitoring patient return electrodes.

A humorous account of the shaver trial. The results of each trial were eye-opening.

Your informed consent form doesn't have to all-inclusive, but it should be somewhat specific.

A humorous look at giving thanks in the OR.

Remove the guesswork so you can defend your choice in surgical skin antisepsis. What is your standard of care in skin prepping?

Ensure you make a wise purchase on your next ophthalmic microscope by asking these 5 questions.

Whistleblower suit alleges corporate partner rigged share prices to entice new and existing docs to bring cases. Was there dirty dealing? Read about it in our legal update.