Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

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

Facilitate the flow of secondary drugs with this Idea That Works from Whittier, California.

IVs won't back up when using this Idea That Works from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The Surgeons' Lounge: Blog review A Scrubs Life

Help patient documents stay organized with this Idea That Works from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Socks to signify fall-risk patients, read about this Idea That Works from Cherry Valley, California.

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

Ease off adhesive tape with this simple Idea That Works from Cape Giradeau, Missouri.

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

Easily pick up loose hair clippings with this Idea That Works from Corvallis, Oregon.