Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Ensure disinfection and prep has time to dry with this Idea That Works from Oakland, California.

Save money by setting aside rarely used supplies, with this Idea That Works from Oxford, North Carolina.

Avoid risking hand contamination when cleaning scopes with this Idea That Works from Bloomington, Indiana.

Smoother IV starts. Advice from the nurse who can do 10 sticks a day for a month without missing.

3 key debates in same-day knee replacement. Experts discuss the roles of robotics, vendor reps and anesthesia in the outpatient evolution.

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Editor's Page: Does forced-air warming increase SSI risk? The inventor of the Bair Hugger now claims it's dangerous.

Anesthesia Alert: mastering adductor canal blocks. Done correctly, they can help control pain for up to 4 days.

Image-guided sinus surgery: The new standard of care? A growing number of surgeons and patients are demanding the game-changing technology.

Relieve some of the stress of a busy OR day with this Idea That Works from San Diego, California.