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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?

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 > January, 2009 Vol. X, No. 1
FEATURES
How to Get the Raise That You Deserve
Asking for a pay increase in these hard times takes tact and tenacity. Here's how to make it happen.
Dispelling 8 Peripheral Nerve Block Myths
This article's for you if you're still hesitant to initiate a comprehensive nerve block program.
Expert Advice for Adding Retina
Retinal surgeons can bring lucrative opportunities to cataract ASCs.
How to Conduct a Headlight Trial
After auditioning three loaners over three months, we purchased 18 headlights for our new eight-OR surgery center. Here's how we picked the winner.
The Latest in Surgical Drills and Saws
The next generation of surgical power tools boast more speed and precision, longer-lasting batteries and better ergonomics. Are they worth the investment?
What Do You Know About...Pre-op CHG Showers
Test your knowledge and review the evidence on this antiseptic patient preparation.
11 Keys to Profitable Ortho
Reader tips that will help you take advantage of the orthopedic boom.
Should You Give Prefilled Syringes a Shot?
The benefits sound great, but they're not without their challenges.
Thinking of Buying...A Video Laryngoscope
How easy is it to use? How affordable to practice?
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Page
ASC or Hospital Director: Who's Worth More?
Letters & E-mails
Carrying children to PACU?
Ideas That Work
Patient passports
Back to Basics
6 Sharps Safety Strategies
Coding & Billing
The Conversion to ICD-10
Staffing
Avoid Staff Turnover's Hidden Costs
Anesthesia Alert
Are Your Anesthesia Machines Safe?
Safety
Safety Resolutions You Need to Keep
Product News
High-def, gowns, surgical lights and more.
Behind Closed Doors
Sandwiches for Surgery
January 2009