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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

After a failed attempt at electronic recordkeeping, the second time was the charm for this surgery center. Learn to love EMRs.

The latest systems improve outcomes thanks to improved visualization and increased stability at the operative site. Read about the recent advances in arthroscopy.

How we improved the quality of our closing count and prevent retained surgical sponges.

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.

Readers share their best tips to get your equipment working again quickly and reliably.