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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 > June 2004 Vol. V, No. 6
FEATURES
How to Track Surgical Site Infections
Tips for monitoring infection rates in ambulatory patients.
The Latest on Surgical Preps
New and improved products are available, but a regulatory vacuum remains.
Raising Awareness of Anesthesia Awareness
Here's a look at what you can do to prevent anesthesia awareness.
Can Hospitals Keep Their Share of the Outpatient Surgery Market?
A peek at why some hospital surgical programs thrive while others struggle to survive.
11 Tips for More Efficient Anesthesia
Practical ideas for improving your anesthesia regimen and getting your patients in, out and on their ways faster.
Is Cost-per-case Leasing for You?
What leasing programs based on case volume or consumable purchases mean to you.
What's New in Procedure Packs
Find out why having all the disposable products, drugs and solutions you'll need for a case pre-packed in one container is a concept that's catching on.
What I Saw at AORN
A report from San Diego of the top technologies on display in the massive AORN exhibit hall.
Thinking of Buying... Image-guided ENT Navigation Systems
Image-guided ENT Navigation Systems
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Page
Anesthesia Awareness
This Just In
An ASC Consultant With a Past
Letters & Emails
Hands Off Anesthesia Profits
Ideas That Work
Pay the Pros to Shred Your Medical Records
Staffing
Been to Any Good Conferences Lately?
Legal Update
Can a Group Practice Own a Surgery Center?
Coding & Billing
Getting Paid for Pain Management Fluoroscopy
Ask The Experts
Can You Explain Primary vs. Secondary Verification?
Infection Prevention
Tracking Your Healthcare-Acquired Infections
Safety
The CDC Workbook: Total Sharps-injury Improvement
Product News
A Replacement for Wydase
My Turn
Our Small Acts of Fraud
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