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COVER STORY
Elective Surgery Is Essential
COVID-19 isn't going away, but surgical leaders
say stopping outpatient procedures poses a
greater risk.
Outpatient Surgery Editors
28 Should You Add Total Joints?
There's plenty of growth potential if you're prepared
to meet the challenges of launching a program.
Gregory P. DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC I Waltham, Mass.
35 Looking at the Latest
Trends in Cataract Surgery
Our annual reader survey reveals ophthalmic
facilities continue to embrace new technologies
even as COVID-19 impacts case volumes and
patient confidence.
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
41 Malignant Hyperthermia Myth-Busting
Refuting common misconceptions about the rare
disorder will give your staff the knowledge they
need to keep patients safe.
Ronald Litman, DO, ML I Philadelphia
45 The Benefits of Point-of-Use Instrument Care
Bedside treatments improve workflow,
patient care and the relationship between
urgical teams and reprocessing techs.
Casey Czarnowski, BA, CRCST, CSPDT, CIS, CER |
Palo Alto, Calif.
50
The True Price of Prefilled Syringes
Focusing too heavily on the upfront costs of pre-
mixed medications can come back to hurt you in
surprising ways.
Jared Bilski | Managing Editor
54
Prevent Spine Surgery Pressure Injuries
Tables, padding, pressure sensors and skin
assessments protect prone patients during
lengthy procedures.
Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN | Omaha, Neb.
58
How Does COVID-19
Impact Endoscope Reprocessing?
Now's the time to reemphasize the importance of
meticulous cleaning and high-level disinfecting.
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
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