Personal Safety
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The Ergonomics of Sharps Safety
Small adjustments to posture and positioning in the OR cut down on injuries from suture needles and scalpels.
Posted 06/08/18 | | 
Taking Their Last Breath
What if frontline staff demanded smoke-free ORs?
Posted 04/09/18 | |
Surgical Smoke Nearly Killed Me
An orthopedic surgeon who needed a double lung transplant is on a crusade to warn others about the dangers of plume.
Posted 02/09/18 | |
Nurse Sues Prominent Ophthalmologist for Assault Over Violent Incident Caught on Security Camera
A renowned refractive surgeon allegedly became infuriated when the ASC's charge nurse asked if he was nearly done his case because his block time was nearly finished.
Posted 12/19/17 |
What Would You Do If Bullets Started to Fly?
Q&A with Lenworth M. Jacobs, MD, MPH, FACS, trauma surgeon and proponent of preparing for active shooter events.
Posted 09/26/17 | |
5 Steps to Improved C-Arm Safety
Protect your surgical team from intraoperative imaging's hidden harm.
Posted 09/26/17 | |
Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls in the OR
Cords, clutter, puddles and other hazards can lead to workplace injuries.
Posted 09/26/17 | |
Two Gloves Are Better Than One
Double-gloving can be a hard sell, but there are plenty of reasons to make it mandatory.
Posted 09/26/17 | |
Sell Surgeons on Safety Scalpels
Emphasizing the personal and financial costs of sharps injuries will help get safer blades into your ORs.
Posted 09/26/17 | |
Let's Ban Surgical Smoke
It's time to protect all surgical professionals from the harmful effects of toxic plumes.
Posted 09/26/17 | |
