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Product News: Great ideas for your OR including colored prep-resistant skin markers, no hassle CPAP system, UV Disinfection system, monopolar and bipolar energy blades, vital signs monitoring, and adult monitoring patient return electrodes.

After a failed attempt at electronic recordkeeping, the second time was the charm for this surgery center. Learn to love EMRs.

Ensure you make a wise purchase on your next ophthalmic microscope by asking these 5 questions.

Whistleblower suit alleges corporate partner rigged share prices to entice new and existing docs to bring cases. Was there dirty dealing? Read about it in our legal update.

Remove the guesswork so you can defend your choice in surgical skin antisepsis. What is your standard of care in skin prepping?

The latest systems improve outcomes thanks to improved visualization and increased stability at the operative site. Read about the recent advances in arthroscopy.

How we improved the quality of our closing count and prevent retained surgical sponges.

Break up ice in bags occasionally to avoid frozen blocks when needed for MH emergencies. An Idea that Works from a medical center in California.

Readers share their best tips to get your equipment working again quickly and reliably.

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