Breathing Life Into Surgical Smoke Safety
A nurse's devastating lung cancer
diagnosis inspired an impassioned plea
for evacuation legislation.
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
28 How to Run an Efficient Eye Center
It takes plenty of planning to maintain a brisk
pace during days packed with cataract cases.
Kendal Gapinski | Contributing Editor
35 Increase Double-Gloving Compliance
Raising awareness of its importance
and empowering staff to own the change
will create a lasting culture shift.
Adam Taylor | Senior Associate Editor
40 Should You Add Uni-Knees?
A surgeon shares important factors to consider
before bringing the procedure online.
Kendal Gapinski | Contributing Editor
46 Has COVID-19 Changed
Anesthesia Care for Good?
The pandemic put renewed focus on airway
management and infection control practices.
Pam Wrobleski, DNAP, MPM, RN, CRNA, CASC
51 Eliminate Slip-and-Trip Hazards
Ensuring OR floors remains clean and clear
will keep staff — and patients — safe.
Jared Bilski | Managing Editor
Contents
March 2021 • Vol. XXII, No. 3
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