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5 Innovations in Infection Prevention
To defeat the infectious invaders on the
front lines of surgical care, you have to fight dirty.
Weston "Hank" Balch, CRCST, CIS, CHL
51 Boost Your Patients'
Dietary Health Before Surgery
Use a simple checklist to
screen for malnourishment.
Thomas K. Varghese, Jr., MD, MS
58 The Quest for Faster Room Turnover
9 steps for more efficient
room setup and teardown.
Margaret Wasserman, BSN, RN, CNOR
64 6 Secrets to Success
With Laser Cataract Surgery
Expert advice if you're thinking of
adopting the femtosecond laser.
Scott LaBorwit, MD
73 4 Questions to Ask
About Prefilled Syringes
Here's what a compounding pharmacy
consultant would want to know.
Christopher Smalley, RPh
79 Thumbs Up On OR Integration
The systems are pricey and sometimes unreliable,
but overall, facility managers love them.
Outpatient Surgery Editors
86 Bone Up On Bone Grafts
A breakdown of the materials
that help build bones back up.
Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
92 The Soul of a Surgical Safety Checklist
What started as steps on a static piece of paper
is now a digital tool that enhances patient safety.
JoEllen McBride, PhD
97 The Ergonomics of Sharps Safety
Small adjustments to posture and
positioning in the OR cut down on injuries
from suture needles and scalpels.
Pramila Kalaga, MS, CPE
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