The Surgeons' Lounge: Pain control. Should we switch to non-opioid IV pain meds?

Are You Cleaning GI scopes properly? The case for standardizing the process.

Cutting Remarks: Off and running at our new ASC. Looks like I need to pick up the pace at our new surgicenter.

Product News: A smudge-free, self-cleaning laparoscope.

5 cataract complications to avoid. Tips, techniques and technology to ensure eye cases go as planned.

Yes, you can do outpatient colectomy. Technology and post-op care are changing the length of stay for patients after colorectal surgery.

Behind Closed Doors: "You had to be there ..." Why surgery's weird humor is a good thing.

Easily pick up loose hair clippings with this Idea That Works from Corvallis, Oregon.

Editor's Page: Trade you a disruptive doc for a full schedule. Some deals you're better off not making.

Avoid having to deal with questionable penmanship or descriptions by using this Idea That Works from Newport Beach, California.

Daytime is best for lap choles. Overnight, they're more likely to convert to open cases.

Can We Predict the Quality of Recovery?

Patient sues, but facility, physicians not liable for tooth loss. Patient had poor dental health and clenched on bite block after procedure.

No one noticed and no alarms sounded when tourniquet deflated. Lawsuit: Bolus dose of lidocaine caused patient to code on OR table.

Medical assistant sues Anesthesia Group for firing her for being Muslim. Employer denies allegations, cites failure to report missing Demerol as reason for firing.

Train surgeons and staff on electrosurgery safety with FUSE. New program aims to prevent OR fires, improve device safety.

Getting to the point of sharps safety. Know the facts and protect your staff.

No objects left behind. If preventing retained foreign objects is such a high priority, why is it still being reported as a common sentinel event?

How much do you know about hypothermia? The risks go well beyond low scores on patient satisfaction surveys.

How dangerous is surgical smoke? The foul-smelling plume can cause long-term harm to staff and surgeons.