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28 COVER STORY
Avoid Costly Case Cancellations
A single pre-op phone call will help
to keep your surgical schedule on track.
Natalya E. Nelson, DNP, RN, CNOR
36 The Building Blocks of Regional Anesthesia
A back-to-basics approach is needed to
expand the use of one of the most effective
ways to manage post-op pain.
Edward R. Mariano, MD, MAS
44 Positioned for Change
Reviewing and revamping your positioning protocols
will protect patients from harm and give surgeons
the access they need to perform successful surgery.
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
54 Drilled Into Memory
Combine realistic simulation with
detailed task cards to ensure your
malignant hyperthermia training sticks.
Julie Blakeley, BSN, RN, CNOR
60 Are You Applying Skin Preps Properly?
Address common reasons for noncompliance
to reduce the risk of surgical site infections.
Romulo T. Vallejo, MSN, RN
67 How Do You Enhance Patient Safety?
Readers reveal the solutions they use to augment
the efforts of their protective-minded surgical teams.
Daniel Cook | Editor-in-Chief
78 Should You Switch to
Disposable Cataract Supplies?
Cost, safety and environmental impact all play a
role, but surgeon preference is still paramount.
Jared Bilski | Senior Associate Editor
83 Getting to the Point of Sharps Safety
There's more work to be done before sticks
and cuts no longer occur in today's ORs.
Jared Bilski | Senior Associate Editor
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
91 Gearing Up for Safety and Comfort
These products and devices will go a long way toward
keeping your surgical team happy and healthy.
Adam Taylor | Senior Associate Editor
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