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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?

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Archive > May, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 5

What to Look for in a Neurosurgical Microscope

How to select a scope that provides years of use, safe patient care and satisfied surgeons.

Nathan Nitzky, BS, RN, CNOR

There's much to consider when buying a neuro scope. Price. C-arm compatibility. Service and repair. Cross-specialty/service versatility. New vs. refurbished. Warranty and extended service contracts. Expandability. Durability. Me? I'm concerned about my scopes getting bumped and bruised.

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