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Study: Anesthesia Awareness May Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nearly two-thirds of patients who experienced intraoperative awareness suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder 5 years after their surgeries, a...

Trained Providers Lower Propofol Risks

The airway complication risks associated with the use of propofol during advanced endoscopic procedures are lower when trained professionals deliver...

Wrong-Site Errors Plague Nerve Blocks, Too

A study examining the frequency and causes of wrong-site injections in pain management procedures recommends strict use of the Universal Protocol in...


	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