Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Are prefilled syringes worth it? Weighing the pros and cons of ready-to-administer compounded drugs.

Editor's Page: Double standard on double-booked surgeries. If anesthesiologists can supervise multiple ORs, why can't surgeons?

Which is better: wrapped instrument trays or sealed containers? Two sterile processing managers debate the merits of fabric and metal sterilization packaging systems.

Surgical skin antisepsis done right. 10 tips for ensuring that patients begin their surgical procedure with an aseptic surgical site.

Avoid eye abrasion with this Idea That Works from Huntsville Alabama.

To avoid staff irritation at late running cases try this Idea That Works from Ill.

Stop the Trendelenburg slide. Positioning tips to keep patients safe while they're in a steep head-down tilt.

How you're managing the pain of total knees. Our survey finds that blocks and NSAIDs are the most prominent of many tools.

Prevent potential exposure to staff while transporting soiled scopes with this Idea That Works from Mariette, Georgia.

Safety: Fine tune your time outs. 4 ways to encourage your staff to speak up to prevent an error.