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Why a 350% increase in PROMS uptake is a win for patients and surgeons alike_

SurgicalPerformance

Surgeons’ uptake of PROMS in SurgicalPerformance has shot up by 350 percent in the last 12 months. This makes me smile. Because it means many more surgeons are now utilising PROMS surveys to capture the patient perspective compared to the same time last year. And that means that surgeons are starting to ‘get it’ “Get what?”, you may ask.

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8 days in the ICU

Amanda Xi

Today’s inane image of the day : Hello from my office! You still work that many days? I’ve been asked whether my schedule is more “humane” or “manageable” now that I’m an attending. The answer is a resounding “yes!”… but , I still have blocks of long weeks. The work never stops being challenging for one reason or another.

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Meet the Parking Attendant Lifting Patients’ Spirits

Penn Medicine

Comfort often comes in unexpected places. At Penn Medicine’s 3600 Civic Center Boulevard parking garage, entrance greeter Tommy Barbieri’s friendly and calming presence is a comfort for the many patients and employees who pass through each day.

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New Tech Trends for Medical Staffing in Olney, MD

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Medical Staffing in Olney, MD is constantly evolving and adopting new technologies to help improve patient care and outcomes. One major shift in recent years has been the incorporation of technology into medical staffing. This has brought about a range of changes in the healthcare workforce, impacting everything from recruitment and retention to the way healthcare professionals practice.

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Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: Breaking Down the Differences

Pima Medical Institute

The fast-paced world of hospitals and surgery centers rely on the surgical team to ensure safe and successful outcomes. Two crucial roles are often confused due to their similar-sounding titles. Surgical Technologists and Surgical Technicians. While some of the responsibilities may overlap, they are distinct roles with unique qualifications, duties and career prospects.

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Scrub Tech Memes!

The Surgical Tech Student

Hey!! So, for scrub tech week I have been making some fun graphics. I decided to make some funny memes. If you have any you’d like me to make, give me a shout!! I’m having so much fun making them. Here are a few I have made so far… Enjoy! And have a wonderful week & upcoming weekend!!

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Should Patients and Clinicians Embrace ChatGPT?

Penn Medicine

Researchers at Penn Medicine are studying conversational AI tools like ChatGPT to predict their future potential and understand how they can assist in diagnosis and guiding patients.

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The Richardson Retractor: A Vital Tool in Modern Surgery

Surtex Instruments

The Richardson Retractor is more than just a surgical instrument; it’s a vital tool that offers surgeons precision, control, and versatility during various medical procedures. In this blog post, we’ll explore the unique features and applications of this essential surgical tool.

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Happy Scrub Tech Week!!

The Surgical Tech Student

September 17-21 is Certified Surgical Technologist Week! I made some graphics in honor of our week! Happy Scrub Tech Week!!

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Permissive Hypercapnia

RK.MD

Permissive hypercapnia (PHC) is a deliberate and controlled elevation in carbon dioxide (CO2) during mechanical ventilation to limit over-distention of the lung and ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) by reducing inspiratory pressures. This can often lead to a PaCO2 of 50-80 mmHg depending on the patient and situational factors with acute respiratory acidemia.

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AEP Episode 7: Coagulation- Key Concepts for Exams

The Lay Medical Man

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