Surgical Benchmarks: Does your surgical facility measure up? Here are the top 10 most meaningful benchmarks to your surgical business.

Product News: Great ideas for your OR including disposable laryngoscope blade, ultrasonic disinfection, manual suction device, phacoemulsification technology platform, endoscopic catheter, and clear fast liquid.

Legal Update: Test your Human Resources IQ. 10 common problem areas in the constantly changing labor and employment laws.

Color-coded carts keep supplies separated. An Idea that Works from a hospital in North Carolina.

Video Laryngoscopes, are they the standard of care? An online poll revealed that many think they will be, at least during challenging intubations.

Protect patients and staff by following these basic protocols to prevent surgical fires. Three basic precautions keep the flames from flying in your ORs.

Clear hand signals that let everyone know that a patient is ready to be rolled back, an Idea That Works from a surgical center in Texas.

Personal safety: a powerful case for double gloving. Four evidence-based reasons for double gloving might convince your team to try it.

Pain management: Ensure the safety and satisfaction of your chronic pain patients with these tips.

The laryngeal mask airway has revolutionized anesthesia care. Explore best practices, proper care and use of LMAs.

The 5 P's of Skin Injury Prevention - Staff & Patient Safety - October

Time to Clear the Air - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 2013

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Reduce Your Radiation Exposure - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 201

Managing an MH Crisis - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 2013

What Makes an OR Safe? - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 2013

The Case for a Helping Hand - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 2013

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