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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 > February, 2010	Vol. XI, No. 2

FEATURES

Helping Hand for Haiti

The American surgical community is does its part to put earthquake victims back together.

Managing Malignant Hyperthermia

We were prepared when a crisis rocked our center. Can you say the same?

2010 OR Excellence Syllabus and Program

A look at the courses and special events that make Outpatient Surgery Magazine's upcoming conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a can't-miss event.

The Evolution of the Flexible Endoscope

Backward. In all 4 directions. In high def. If you haven't looked lately, much has changed about how scopes let your docs see.

How to Outfit Your New Orthopedic Suite

Create a state-of-the-art OR that will please surgeons and not break the bank.

Saving Your Back Without Breaking the Bank

Training and the right equipment can reduce employee injuries.

Sizing Up Your Glove Material Choices

Our product roundup highlights the options at hand.

Making the Case for Mandatory Accreditation

Inside New York's decision to require oversight for office-based surgery.

Are Your Anesthesia Providers Well-Connected?

What you need to know about IV connector sets.

Thinking of Buying...Anesthesia Machines

6 questions to guide your way to a smart purchase.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

Silence Isn't Always Golden

Letters & E-mails

Why didn't staff stop the misbehaving ENT surgeon?

Ideas That Work

Market your center

Staffing

8 Employee Handbook Essentials

Medical Malpractice

Epidural-to-Spinal Switch Spells Disaster

Medication Safety

Tips for Safe Injection Practices

Coding & Billing

Tips for Coding Lesion Excisions

Infection Prevention

Keeping Daily Tabs on Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Behind Closed Doors

Show Me Your Superpowers

February 2010

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