Limit frantic activity in the pre-op area and help patients with this Idea That Works from Bismark, North Dakota.

Product News - Outpatient Surgery Magazine - February, 2016

Editor's Page: cures for creaky knees. Can new techniques restore battered knees to like-new condition?

Be prepared for patients who have latex allergies with this Idea That Works from Lawrenceville, Georgia.

The future of knee repair. Could meniscal replacement, stem cell technology and custom-made implants restore battered knees to like-new condition?

Remind surgeons to sign and date documents with this Idea That Works from Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Why settle for unsafe airway management? Video laryngoscopes turn challenging intubations into routine procedures.

Reduce the risk of potential back and spine injuries with this Idea That Works from Garden City, New York.

Avoid frustration for surgeons and patients with this Idea That Works from Vineland, New Jersey.

Anesthesia Alert: A new nerve block for posterior knee pain. The "iPACK" controls pain in the back of the knee after arthroplasty.

Behind Closed Doors: Surgical nursing is more than a job. It defines us, which makes the prospect of stepping down so scary.

Coding & Billing: Do your surgeons and coders work in sync? Tips to get your docs engaged with the business side of surgery.

Cutting Remarks: Just play it cool like The Fonz. You gots to chill when things go wrong in the OR.

Thinking of Buying ... Hip surgery tables and accessories. Their positioning abilities enable a less-invasive approach to joint repair.

First, do no harm. Practical steps you can take today to keep your patients out of harm's way.

Business Advisor: Saturday colonoscopies. The benefits of performing screenings on weekends.

The benefits of dropless cataract surgery. Patients no longer need to take drops before or after surgery.

Save money on oxygen with this Idea That Works from Hagerstown, Maryland.

Your guide to orthopedic power tools. Give your surgeons what they want with smaller, stronger and smarter options.

Infection Prevention: 5 bad infection habits to break. These common practices might do more harm than good to your patients.