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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

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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 > June, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 6
FEATURES
Who's Afraid of Reprocessed Single-Use Devices?
The FDA says they're safe. But are your docs comfortable with them?
Wipes or Sprays for Surface Disinfection?
Our online survey revealed a preference for impregnated wipes with manufacturer-specified contact times of 5 minutes or less.
Certify Your Staff in Hand Hygiene
A quick but formal evaluation process promotes awareness and compliance.
Mastering Image Management
Coordinating clinical information to get your surgeons what they need, when they need it.
The Tug-of-War for High-Risk Patients
As the battle for patients heats up, are your anesthesia providers too conservative when it comes to taking on challenging cases?
9 Habits of Highly Efficient Cataract Facilities
Fine-tune your system to match your caseload.
7 Tips for Going Paperless
Adopt an EMR system that's easy to use and effective.
Strategies to Prevent OR Fires
Minimize the convergence of the ever-present elements of the fire triangle - ignition source, fuel source and oxidizer.
Thinking of Buying...Endoscopy Towers
High-definition video and contrast lighting have changed the field.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Page
Recuperating at the Hilton
Ideas That Work
Slipper socks for the homeless
Safety
Tripped Up By Look-Alike / Sound-Alike Drugs?
Legal Update
Can Anesthesiologists Own Shares in ASCs?
Infection Prevention
Can You Read a Sterilizer Load Receipt?
Coding & Billing
Spine Surgery Coding Simplified
Business Advisor
Disposable vs. Laundered Textiles
Product News
Vital signs monitoring, latex-free surgical gloves, knee and hand positioners and more.
Behind Closed Doors
Where Does This Rate On the Stupid Scale?
June 2010