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42 COVER STORY
Breaking the 3-Minute Turnover
Secrets to cleaning rooms in record time —
and not missing a spot.
Dan O'Connor | Editor-in-Chief
51 Cool Cataract Surgery Advances
These innovations promise to take ophthalmology's
tried-and-true procedure to the next level.
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
58 6 Ways to Stamp Out Superbugs
Healthcare-associated infections
are on the decline, but antibiotic-resistant
bacteria remain a constant threat.
Maureen Spencer, MEd, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
67 Keys to Safe Spine Surgery Positioning
The keys to injury prevention —
neutral positioning and proactive padding.
Jim Burger | Contributing Editor
73 Your Attention, Please: Time for a Time-Out
Before you can take a safety pause,
you have to get the surgical team's attention.
Dan O'Connor | Editor-in-Chief
80 The Path to OR Integration
5 tips on making an efficient and effective transition.
Kelly Aldrich, DNP, MS, RN-BC
87 10 Hot, New Anesthesia Products
Highlights from the exhibit hall at the
American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Jaime Baratta, MD
104 How to Optimize Knee Replacements
Focus on these essential elements to send
patients home happy and healthy.
Jared Bilski | Senior Associate Editor
110 When the Robot Malfunctions
Prepare for the unexpected so glitches
don't lead to disastrous outcomes.
Jill Hayward, BSN, RN, CNOR
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