| Are You Prepared for Malignant Hyperthermia? |
| Experts urge evaluation of resources, coordination of transfer strategies. |
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| Published: December 29, 2011 |
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| A Little Levity on a Thursday |
| Two RNs lighten up the clinical lifestyle. |
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| Published: December 29, 2011 |
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| Did Post-op Narcotic Overdose Cause Patient's Memory Loss? |
| Med mal suit says excessive pain medication caused narcotic aspiratory depression and lingering forgetfulness. |
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| Published: December 27, 2011 |
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| Study: Newer Implants Not as Durable as Older Models |
| Australian study finds that not a single new artificial hip or knee introduced over a recent 5-year period was any more durable than older ones. |
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| Published: December 23, 2011 |
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| Surgical Robot Maker Introduces Single-Incision Instrumentation |
| Intuitive Surgical's new accessories designed for lap chole, uro and gyn cases. |
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| Published: December 22, 2011 |
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| FDA Issues Extension for Steris System 1 Users |
| Company will support sterile processing system until August 2, 2012. |
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| Published: December 22, 2011 |
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| Is Robotic Spine Coming to an ASC Near You? |
| Israeli company's surgical robot arrives in its first U.S. surgery center. |
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| Published: December 22, 2011 |
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| Top Cataract Surgeon's Delegating Didn't Defraud Medicare, Court Rules |
| Former patient filed suit over unsupervised physician assistant's big role in surgery. |
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| Published: December 20, 2011 |
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| How Often Do You Complete Your Surgery Checklist? |
| Study finds WHO checklist works, but its effectiveness hinges on full completion. |
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| Published: December 19, 2011 |
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| Happy Holidays From the Wizards of Endo |
| GI docs administer creativity with their annual e-card. |
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| Published: December 19, 2011 |
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| Lessons Learned From Retained Object Lawsuit |
| VA Medical Center adopts radiofrequency surgical detection system after leaving 2 towels in patient. |
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| Published: December 16, 2011 |
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| Do Mobile Devices Jeopardize Patient Care? |
| Our wired world might do more harm than good, experts say. |
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| Published: December 15, 2011 |
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| Send Every Patient Home With a Robot |
| Researchers are using robotic and video technology to assess patients at home. |
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| Published: December 14, 2011 |
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| Might the Shackles Come Off of Physician-Owned Hospitals? |
| House bill that would let under-construction hospitals open and existing ones expand moves to Senate. |
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| Published: December 14, 2011 |
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| Joint Commission Issues Alert on Healthcare Worker Fatigue |
| Organization suggests actions to reduce patient safety risks |
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| Published: December 14, 2011 |
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| FDA Targets Gastric Band Weight-Loss Claims |
| Ads fail to disclose the surgery's potentially serious risks. |
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| Published: December 13, 2011 |
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| Who Was to Blame for the Botched Malpractice Settlement? |
| Implosion of last-minute $150K deal opens door to $1M verdict. |
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| Published: December 13, 2011 |
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| Surgery's Best Mobile Device App |
| One of the nation's leading orthopedic hospitals has been recognized for connecting with patients on the go. |
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| Published: December 13, 2011 |
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| Another Surgical Fire |
| Cauterizing tool likely sparked blaze that badly burned man's face and head. |
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| Published: December 9, 2011 |
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| N.C. Anesthesiologist Facing Indecent Exposure Charges |
| J.C. Gerancher, MD, a leading pain management specialist, allegedly showed his genitals to the same woman on 3 separate occasions. |
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| Published: December 9, 2011 |
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| Is a Surgeon Responsible for Retained Objects? |
| While hospitals are often held liable, surgeons may still be on the hook. |
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| Published: December 8, 2011 |
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| CMS Enacting Prepayment Review for Procedures, Equipment |
| Demonstration program to begin Jan. 1 in selected states. |
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| Published: December 8, 2011 |
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| Flash Fire Erupts During Cyst Surgery in Florida ASC |
| Patient recovering from head, neck burns sustained during routine procedure. |
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| Published: December 2, 2011 |
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| Study: 2 Out of 3 Medical Students Don't Know Rules of Basic Hand Hygiene |
| German study casts doubt on compliance among surgeons-in-training. |
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| Published: December 2, 2011 |
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| ASCs Have 1 Month to Begin Using Safe Surgery Checklist |
| Medicare's safe surgery checklist requirement begins January 1, 2012. |
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| Published: December 1, 2011 |
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| 9 of 10 Physician-Owned Hospitals Would Expand If They Could |
| Affordable Care Act prohibits them from doing so. |
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| Published: December 1, 2011 |
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| Physician Fights Internet Vendetta by Patient's Son |
| Claims that remarks posted to physician rating sites harmed reputation. |
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| Published: December 1, 2011 |
