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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...

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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 > July, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 7

Thinking of Buying...Phaco Machines

You want power, accuracy and ease of use.

Edited by Gina Stancel, HCRM, CST, COA

Ophthalmologists aren't the only ones who've benefited from recent advances in phaco machines. While surgeons now enjoy an even wider margin of safety with more precise controls and a greater diversity of instrumentation, more manufacturers are focusing on ways to help nurses and techs with user-friendly features. Here's what you should consider to get the easy-to-use phaco machine that will provide you with the power you want and the accuracy you need in the precise world of cataract surgery.

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