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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive >  Surgical Construction 2002

OR Equipment: Tips for Smart Shoppers

Buying advice on many of the capital equipment pieces you will need.

Shopping for OR equipment can be a bewildering task, especially with so many different options on the market today. Here are a few pieces of advice condensed from past Outpatient Surgery Magazine articles about buying:

 

 

 

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