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Malpractice Verdicts Often Favor Physicians

Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

Study: CT Colongraphy Effective in Finding Polyps

A CT-scan-based, laxative-free "virtual colonoscopy" may be as effective as standard colonoscopy in finding potentially cancerous polyps, according ...

Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

Wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure surgery must be prevented at all costs. The 3 steps of the Joint Commission's Universal Protocol make ...


	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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