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Malpractice Verdicts Often Favor Physicians

Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

Study: CT Colongraphy Effective in Finding Polyps

A CT-scan-based, laxative-free "virtual colonoscopy" may be as effective as standard colonoscopy in finding potentially cancerous polyps, according ...

Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

Wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure surgery must be prevented at all costs. The 3 steps of the Joint Commission's Universal Protocol make ...

Archive > December, 2006 Vol. VII, No. 12

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Single-handed Scalpel Blade Removal

If your surgeons prefer metal reusable scalpel handles and resist using safety scalpels with plastic handles, you might want to consider a single-handed scalpel blade removal and disposal gadget called Qlicksmart. Here's how it works. You insert the scalpel blade flat into the slot in the container - sharp edge to the right - until you hear the click. Withdraw the handle, and the blade remains sealed inside for later disposal. You can mount the sharps container to a wall, trolley or bench via a universal bracket. Qlicksmart has a counter and shut-off mechanism when the container reaches its 100-blade capacity. The product is compatible with blades from all commonly used reusable handles, says Qlicksmart, an Australian-based company.

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