We believe it’s a good idea for our community that we help patients with no insurance who are unable to have surgery. Some time ago, one of our surgeons was looking...

For all the benefits of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a persistent problem continues to plague one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures:...

The pain response is a built-in warning system, nature’s way of protecting us from further harm. Chronic pain is more like nature’s nagging nuisance....

Here’s a look at 5 promising ways to tamp down the intense, persistent post-surgical pain of orthopedic surgery....

Ever cringe when you overhear your front desk receptionist answer a patient's question (complaint) with all the warmth and compassion of a cactus? You might want to try...

Surgeons have a love-loathe relationship with safety scalpels. On the one hand, more surgeons are using scalpels with retractable or otherwise protected blades...

If you’re thinking of getting a Real ID or an enhanced ID when you renew your driver’s license, you’ll want to make your stay at the DMV as pleasant — and as short...

Every year, physicians perform millions of off-label epidural steroid injections (ESI) to treat neck and back pain — despite the risk of rare but serious and sometimes fatal...

Whether you’re looking to relieve the pre-procedure anxiety of your patients or to help your staff through trying or stressful times, consider adding a furry...

Solving the Surprising Skin Prep Problem; Believe it or not, there's a good chance your staff isn't complying with proper application protocols.

Automated Instrument Tracking Seeks and Finds for You; Take full control of every instrument, implant and disposable in your inventory.

The Case for Cleaner OR Air; We're gaining a better understanding of the infection risks posed by airborne pathogens - and how to mitigate them.

On Point: Inching Closer to Zero; Innovation and collaboration will help eliminate preventable SSIs.

We Succeeded With Nasal Decolonization; Our protocol is easy to implement, cost-effective and widely accepted by patients.

Speed Up Your Sterile Processing; New technologies and solutions that can help your hard-working techs turn around instruments quickly and safely.

Inside Our Zero-Tolerance Policy for SSIs; A team-based approach to implementing comprehensive protocols has led to a significant dip in infection rates.

Hold Anesthesia Providers; Accountable in the Battle Against SSIs Q&A with Silvia Munoz-Price, MD, PhD, infectious disease specialist and proponent of proper infection control practices.

Surgery's Dirty Little Secret; A closer look at why contaminated instruments continue to turn up in too many ORs.

How Should You Manage Fluid Waste? You have several options to choose from, but only a few ways to do it safely.

A Proactive Approach To Preventing Hypothermia;Pre-warming was the difference-maker in our quest to maintain normothermia in patients from pre-op to PACU.