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48 COVER STORY
Heavy Duty
Are you prepared to treat the
rising population of obese patients?
Jim Burger | Senior Editor
58 The Future of Anesthesia
Our experts weigh in on the innovations,
attitudes and practices they see down the road.
Jim Burger | Senior Editor
68 Orchestrating the
Sights and Sounds of Surgery
Video integration lets all the different types of
equipment in the OR work together in concert.
Marlene Brunswick, MSN, RN, CNOR
74 Can You Pass Our
Surface Disinfection Quiz?
20 questions to test your
infection prevention insight.
David Bernard | Senior Editor
87 Doubling Down on Cataract Surgery
Same-day bilateral procedures are
shaping up to be the next evolution in eye care.
Steve Arshinoff, MD, FRCSC
93 Hitting the Sweet Spot
With Reposable Instruments
Reusable-disposable tools can improve quality
and efficiency while also saving money.
John H. Marks, MD, FACS, FASCRS
98 Should You Add Laser Floater Removal?
Advancements in YAG laser technology
have made vitreolysis safer and more effective.
Inder Paul Singh, MD
103 Can You Speed Up
Your Reprocessing Department?
You can't cut corners or skip steps,
but automation can help you get
sets back to the OR sooner.
Dan O'Connor | Editor-in-Chief
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