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General Anesthesia Contributes to Post-op Pain

Some "noxious" general anesthetics excite sensory neurons that cause peripheral pain in patients once they wake from surgery, researchers say. I...

WHO Issues Surgical Safety Checklist

The World Health Organization and the Harvard University School of Public Health have created a new perioperative checklist for surgical team member...

Surgical Business Ethics in the Press

It's no secret that some leading orthopedic surgeons receive six- and seven-figure payments annually from the makers of artificial hips and knees. B...
Archive > February 2003 Vol. IV, No. 2
FEATURES
Battle in the Big Easy
New Orleans antitrust case could impact how community hospitals deal with competing surgery centers.
The Laparoscope Revolution
What's new with this tool for minimally-invasive surgery.
How to Cost-Justify a New Piece of Equipment
Your capital equipment budget keeps shrinking, but your major equipment keeps getting older.
A Review of Procedure Packs
A look at seven companies' pack offerings.
Inside MedPAC's Proposed Cuts
What the federal government may do to your ASC's reimbursements for Medicare patients.
3-Step Guide to PONV Prophylaxis
One expert's advice on how to prevent PONV.
Outpatient Centers Get Aggressive with PONV Prophylaxis
While most use an aggressive strategy, many remain unsure of the best way to prevent PONV.
Choosing Your Active Electrodes with Care
A review of the pros and cons of reusable and disposable electrodes.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Page
Win Some, Lost Some
This Just In
Letters & Emails
Better Postop Pain Control
Ideas That Work
Internet Access in the Waiting Room
Staffing
Juggling Requests for Time Off
Coding & Billing
Solving 2003's Coding Mysteries
If You're Thinking of Buying...
Fluid Management Products
Infection Prevention
The True Value of Chemical Indicators
Product News
A New Way to Warm Up the Crowd
Site Visit
Mountain Empire Surgery Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Teaming Up for Success
My Turn
The Malpractice Crisis: Fight or Flight?
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