Pump up your pain pump knowledge. How much do you know about the potential for post-op complications?

Steer clear of wrong-site surgery. These kinds of mistakes are called never events because they never should happen to anyone, but they do happen.

Stay on your toes. Prevent slips, trips and falls in the surgical workplace.

Medication management essentials. Time to brush up on proper labeling, administration and dosing practices.

Imaging's invisible dangers. Prolonged radiation exposure can cause lasting effects.

Are you prepared for an MH emergency? Preparation is key to managing the deadly disorder.

Patients describe their anesthesia awareness. It may be on the decline, but 3 women share their stories in a new article.

Outpatient Surgery announces the 2014 OR Excellence Award Winners. The 7 category winners represent the best in surgery.

Live streaming vitals on Google Glass may improve awareness, safety. New study suggests that wearable technology offers benefits in surgery.

Meridian Surgical Partners settles "to avoid costs and distractions". Former business manager alleged Medicare fraud, kickbacks.

Source: Spontaneous bopsy caused Joan Rivers to stop breathing. Doc who performed it said to be part of her entourage.

Product News: Properly packaged propofol. Drug Maker Introduces Propofol in 10 mL Vials

Cutting Remarks: Escaping the insurance labyrinth. Some days it feels as if there's no way out.

7 colonoscopy upgrades worth considering. The latest colonoscopes and viewing aids promise to improve screenings.

The Surgeons' Lounge: phone etiquette. 10 tips for cell phone use in the OR.

Can the right anesthesia machine save you money? You'll breathe easier when you separate wants and needs.

Remove stubborn stuck-on rings with this foolproof Idea That Works from Amherst, New York.

Can outpatient prostatectomy be done? Same-day discharge after prostate cancer removal is possible, but challenges remain.

Pain management. Anesthesiologist Derick Mundey, DO, attacks pain along its many pathways.

Read about what a research firm discovered about what motivates patients to choose laser cataract surgery.