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Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly

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 > February, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 2
FEATURES
Getting a Clear Picture of HDTV
High-def technology's impact on surgery could be revolutionary.
What You Need to Know About the New Generic Anesthetics
The non-name-brand formulations of popular therapies cost less, but are they as effective?
Should You Add Phakic IOLs?
This removable alternative to LASIK is a logical addition for surgical facilities already performing cataract surgery.
Connecting Anesthesia Monitors to EMRs
Insider tips on what to consider when creating an electronic medical record of anesthesia data.
The Challenges of Cosmetic Wound Closure
When appearance counts, recovery is built on technique and technology.
27 Endoscopy Benchmarks
Here's a national snapshot of operational and financial data.
Thinking of Buying...Fluid Waste Management Devices
Here's how to protect your staff and choose the system that's right for you.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Page
HDTV - From Family Room to Operating Room
Letters & Emails
No scientific evidence on anesthesia provider preference
This Just In
IQ provision removed from bariatric policy
Ideas That Work
Make your facility a doc destination
Staffing
Choosing Their Own Carolyn Skaff
Legal Update
Simultaneous Syndication and Sale
Business Advisor
How to Make a Smooth OR-to-PACU Handoff
Coding & Billing
Prostate Biopsy Technique in Search of a CPT Code
Medical Malpractice Quiz
Would Intra-op Monitor Have Prevented Paralysis?
Anesthesia Alert
Preventing PONV in Pediatric Patients
Product News
Prevent Patient Positioning Injuries
Behind Closed Doors
Now and Then, and Then Again...
February 2007
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