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Archive > August, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 8

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Colored tape on the floor for faster turnover

Every cataract surgeon likes his microscope, foot pedals and stretcher height positioned just so. To expedite room setup and turnover in our 1-OR eye center that handles about 2,800 cases annually, we place colored autoclavable instrument tape on the floor to mark the exact spots where each of our 10 ophthalmologists wants his equipment. This way, the surgeon can enter the room and sit right down without first having to reposition equipment or adjust the stretcher height.

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