BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Low-quality lighting in the OR is a dangerous and avoidable hindrance to surgical procedures that can contribute to: Poor surgery outcomes. Eye and neck strain and high surgical staff turnover. High operating room administration costs due to surgery cancellations and lengthy block times. Increased malpractice claims.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Using sustainable products has never been more critical, and this applies in the operating room as well. Investing in sustainable surgical headlamps can bring more energy-efficient practices into your hospital or operating suite, reducing waste and the depletion of resources.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Or is it an expensive gadget for hospitals and surgeons to market and attract potential patients? The da Vinci surgeon sits at a console in the corner of the operating room, with his back to the patient and his face in a 3-D viewer, which gives a high-definition, magnified view of the surgical site.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 11, 2020

IN THE OPERATING ROOM: Mr. Doe will be asleep for the surgery, and Dr. A will be present the entire time. The operating room nurse presses down on Mr. Doe’s cricoid cartilage in his neck, to compress the esophagus and prevent any stomach contents from regurgitating upward into the airway. The sevoflurane is discontinued.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Tell the surgeon that the patient needs to have cardiac clearance prior to any general anesthetic, and that the case needs to be done in a hospital setting rather than at a freestanding surgery center. The surgeon intends to supplement your intravenous (IV) sedation with local anesthetic at the surgical site.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The surgeon controls the robot using a computer that is located near the operating table. With telesurgery, surgeons can operate surgical robotic instruments from anywhere in the world using wireless networks. Plus, surgeons don’t have to be physically onsite to perform operations. In the U.S.,

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Before her surgery, Alexandra reclined awake on the operating room table. Her eyes were closed, and she was unaware I’d entered the room. As the general anesthetic fades and you awaken more, you may feel pain at the surgical site. Anesthetist options were limited. Life is a series of choices. Perfect,” she oozed.

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Surgical care is the product of numerous interprofessional interactions, reflected in several key multidisciplinary teams. Less familiar teams have been associated with longer postoperative hospitalization in both cardiac and orthopedic surgery [ 12 , 13 ]. vs 10.0%), longer operative times, and a longer hospital stay.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In contrast, other operating room professionals are usually relaxed and winding down at this time, because the surgical procedure is finished. She walked out of the hospital two days later. The patient is going to rip their sutures out or have bleeding from the surgical site.”

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Caresyntax

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Why Data Across the Surgical Continuum Matters Integrated operating rooms have reshaped surgery in the past decade, providing amongst other benefits, enhanced communication, shortened surgical times, reduced patient cancellations, real-time access to patient information and advanced imaging, as well as maximum use of operating rooms.

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Caresyntax

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite a multitude of modern medical and technological advances aiding the efforts of skilled surgeons, the operating theater has the highest mortality rate outside of the military battlefield. Optimizing Operational Efficiency In an ideal situation, ORs are utilized to their full potential each day.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 8, 2025

The notion of C-A-B, short for Chest Compressions-Airway-Breathingin that orderis pertinent for Basic Life Support responders in out of hospital cardiac arrest, but has no place in the operating room. Wake up patients in the operating room, and extubate them awake. The endotracheal tube is your friend.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon to assist in surgeries and provide perioperative patient care. These professionals handle a variety of tasks, including performing preoperative assessments, assisting in the operating room, and managing postoperative care.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

While much of the spotlight is on the surgeon , an unsung hero in the operating room is the Surgical First Assistant (SFA). A highly skilled SFA can make a critical difference in surgical efficiency, patient safety, and overall surgical success. Why Choose SpecialtyCare for Surgical First Assistants?

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Radius Anesthesia

JANUARY 28, 2025

The presence of personal items in the operating room (OR) raises concerns related to sterility, infection control, and procedural efficiency. Despite strict guidelines aimed at maintaining an aseptic environment, the use of personal items by healthcare professionals in the OR remains a topic of discussion in modern surgical practices.

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