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	Archive > June, 2008	Vol. IX, No. 6

FEATURES

Are Your EMRs Secure?

Answer these five questions to see if you're taking the necessary steps to protect patient information from prying eyes.

On Display: The Latest in Vital Signs Monitors

Photos of and factoids on 15 models in our special 4-page gatefold.

A Warming Trend

Our reader survey shows that more facility managers are warming patients throughout the perioperative course to curb unintended hypothermia.

How to Get the Most Out of Cataract Outsourcing

Understanding your costs is the key to a profitable fee-per-case scenario.

A Scar is Born

Creating the best possible scar begins before you pick up a scalpel.

What's New in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Here's a look at the latest technology that was on display at the 2008 SAGES exhibit hall.

New Options in Endoscopy Sedation

How will the Sedasys System and a propofol variant called Aquavan alter patient care?

Thinking of Buying...A Smoke Evacuation System

Consider suction, filtration and, most importantly, users' input.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

ASCA's Debut Conference a Hit

Letters & E-mails

Anesthesia Clearance

This Just In

Lobbyist Supreme

Ideas That Work

Save with Temp Strips

Business Advisor

When Building, Bigger May Be Better

Staffing

5 Steps to a Clutter-free Surgical Facility

Medical Malpractice

Sometimes It's OK to Say "I'm Sorry"

Legal Update

Does Equity Have to be Equal?

Coding & Billing

Are Your Surgeons Costing You Money?

Back to Basics

Enforce Your OR's Dress Code

Safety

6 Tips for Managing Vendor Visits

Infection Prevention

Can You Spot the Error of Their Ways?

Behind Closed Doors

What's the Weather Like in OR 3?

June 2008

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