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The events that take place in the operating room (OR) are vital to patient safety, clinical efficiency and overall healthcare quality. Infection control and prevention, regulation compliance on instrument reprocessing and sterilization, OR hygiene, safe personal protective equipment (PPE) are all issues that physicians, nurses and surgical technicians face on a daily basis.

U.S Physician Compensation Among Lowest of Western Nations, Survey Finds

In a survey of Western nations with modern healthcare systems, the United States ranked poorly in terms of the relationship between physician compensation and overall healthcare costs. ...More
2 days ago
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New Jersey Oncology Nurses Develop Method to Enhance Patient Safety in Outpatient Area

Oncology nurses in the outpatient setting face constant challenges in the management of patient care, as many cancer patients receive therapies known to cause allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. Nurses at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey have developed a teaching ...More
6 days ago
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Cosmetic Surgery Numbers Continue to Grow

Despite the current financial climate, the number of cosmetic procedures carried out in the United States increased by nearly 9 percent during 2010, according to figures released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) this month. ...More
March 30, 2012
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Drug Shortages Continue

From Versed to Fentanyl, if your ASC is struggling with drug shortages ... you're not alone. ...More
February 23, 2012
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FDA Extends Technical Support Period for System 1 Users

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the period during which STERIS may provide technical support for STERIS System 1 (SS1) users by six months, until Aug. 2, 2012. According to the FDA, the extension applies only to customers who have placed orders to ...More
December 28, 2011
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Laser Spine Institute Announces January 2012 Seminars

Complimentary Back Pain Presentations And Treatment Options ...More
December 28, 2011
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New Guidelines for Managing Anesthesia Complication at ASCs

Centers Need Individual Policies for Malignant Hyperthermia, Says Expert Panel Report ...More
December 27, 2011
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AORN Announces Salary and Compensation Survey Results for 2011

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, (AORN), announces the results for its annual salary survey of perioperative nurses in the December issue of AORN Journal. Survey participants included staff nurses, managers, high-level managers, educators, RN first ...More
December 21, 2011
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U.S. Demand for Infection Prevention Products to Rise 5.1 Percent Annually Through 2015

A new report from Reportlinker.com, "U.S. Infection Prevention Products & Services Market," says that U.S. demand for infection prevention products and services is forecast to increase 5.1 percent annually to $21.4 billion in 2015. According to the report, stepped-up ...More
December 16, 2011
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Olympus Releases Suite of Single-Use Aspiration Needles

Olympus America Inc. today introduced a collection of EZ Shot 2 single-use aspiration needles for Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures. The needles feature an adjustable sheath designed to help physicians accurately approach the targeted site. ...More
December 15, 2011
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