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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 > May, 2011	Vol. XII, No. 5

FEATURES

Reprocessing Wars

If reusing single-use devices is such a great thing, why are some device makers fuming? Probably because they're losing $250 million a year.

Are You Ready for Anatomic ACL Reconstruction?

More orthopedic surgeons are matching the knee's natural anatomy when they fix torn anterior cruciate ligaments.

Benefits of Voice Recognition Software

Are you paying too much for transcription? Dictate notes directly into your EMR.

Equipment Essentials for Single Incision Surgery

Outfitting your ORs for success is easier than you think.

Spine Surgery Success Strategies

9 tips for sustaining a profitable spine program.

How We Succeeded With Continuous Nerve Blocks

You, too, can improve patient satisfaction and bring in more cases with this post-op pain control regimen.

Making the Case for Microincisional Cataract Surgery

Existing phaco techniques are already very safe and effective. How much difference could a few tenths of a millimeter make?

Are Video Laryngoscopes the New Standard of Care?

Not yet, but some experts say the devices are revolutionizing airway management in outpatient settings.

Is This Sexual Harassment?

Knowing when incidents have crossed the line and how to handle them if they do.

Thinking of Buying...Smoke Evacuation Devices

Clearing the air to protect your staff from this ever-present hazard.

2011 OR Excellence Syllabus and Program

A look at the courses, special events and expert speakers on tap for next fall in San Diego.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

Miracle on the Hudson

Letters & E-mails

Ideas That Work

Manufacturers' guidelines in one place

Staffing

8 Things Your Staff Hates About You

Medical Malpractice

If It Isn't Charted, It Never Happened

Legal Update

The Case for Merging 2 Marginal ASCs

Coding & Billing

Neurostimulator Electrode Reimbursement

Cutting Remarks

The Many Faces of the Time Out

Readers to the Rescue

Should Anesthesia Help Transport Patients?

Product News

Hands-free airway maintenance, automated medication management, bariatric belts and more.

Safety

Why We Created a "Safety Nurse" Position

Behind Closed Doors

Unanswered Questions of the OR

May 2011

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