The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 5, 2018

Are surgery centers safe? This column is in response the Kaiser Health News story “How a push to cut costs and boost profits at surgery centers led to a trail of deaths” published on USAToday.com this week. The article set off a firestorm of controversy in the surgery center industry. Yes, they are safe. There are always risks.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Conclusion In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, cardiac services play a crucial role in helping hospitals improve patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency and incorporating cutting-edge medical techniques. Below, we explore the core services offered by SpecialtyCare in the realm of cardiac care.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

JULY 31, 2024

Extensive Network of Professionals With a robust network of healthcare professionals, Platinum Medical Staffing can quickly provide hospitals, surgery centers, and nursing homes with the specialized talent needed to address any staffing gap. For hospitals, surgery centers, and nursing homes in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.,

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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 5, 2024

Surgical prehabilitation, often shortened to “prehab,” is a proactive approach that prepares patients physically and psychologically for the stresses of surgery. This concept has gained traction in recent years, reflecting a broader understanding of the benefits of optimizing health before undergoing surgical procedures.

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Incision

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Now we’ll dive deeper into two key steps of Phase 1: identifying the surgical procedures with the best short-term impact and selecting the leading surgeons in Europe to join our cause. Financial Impact: We selected procedures that offer cost-saving benefits by improving efficiency.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 20, 2024

But with NRP, that window widens, allowing surgeons and recipient patients more critical time to prepare for and engage in a transplant surgery. You Can Trust SpecialtyCare’s Expertise in NRP Procedures Since early 2022, SpecialtyCare’s teams have been leading the way in NRP organ procurement procedures.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

America’s hospitals are in fiscal chaos. Anesthesiologists work in hospitals, and when a hospital closes, anesthesiologists lose their jobs. Hospitals are losing money, particularly when it comes to the treatment of Medicaid/Medicare patients. 2 An anesthesia group’s success is closely tied to the fate of their hospital.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 10, 2024

Herb Coussons, a practicing gynecologist who started robotic surgery for benign gynecology around 2005, who has been with Cava Robotics for 14 years; and Pete Schommer, MBA, who joined CAVA Robotics in January 2024 as a strategic advisor, who has been familiar with CAVA for almost 10 years. What’s Considered Best Practice in Robotic Surgery?

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 28, 2024

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, or ALIF surgery, is a significant medical advancement in spinal treatments. In this blog, we’ll explore what ALIF surgery entails, its benefits, and how it can improve your quality of life. We’ll also provide a comprehensive FAQ section to address common concerns and questions.

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Ed Mariano

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

There is nothing more satisfying than preventing and treating pain for patients who are undergoing surgery or suffering from traumatic injury.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 28, 2024

TLIF Surgery Introduction TLIF surgery, or Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion, is a highly effective surgical procedure aimed at alleviating back pain and restoring spinal stability. At SpecialtyCare , we provide expert care and support for patients undergoing surgery, ensuring a smooth and successful recovery.

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OpFlow

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Ever wonder how much similarity there is in the instruments that are used by surgeons at different hospitals for the same types of procedures? OpFlow analyzed our usage data for six of the most common Vascular Surgery cases, performed by surgeons at 6 different hospital systems across the country.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 24, 2024

HIPEC surgery involves two stages. The first is cytoreductive surgery, in which the surgeon opens the abdominal cavity and removes all visible tumors and diseased tissue. This part of the procedure generates a cancerous cellular kill in and of itself. In this way, the normal side effects of chemotherapy can hopefully be avoided.

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Nurse Jess

JANUARY 18, 2023

Last week, I encounter a patient that I’ve taken care of twice before (how likely is it amongst 30 CRNAs at the hospital that I get to take care of him 3 times in a row?). Let me illustrate a story of how we make a difference everyday and the importance of the previous anesthetic record.

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Goldfinch Health

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Patient is the Center of Excellence: A Tale of Two Surgeries and a Mystery Solved Several years ago, we learned a story of two patients, two surgeries, two dramatically different outcomes, and one mystery. The first patient underwent a major surgical procedure to remove cancer from her colon. The friend was shocked.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Modern surgery advancements have allowed surgeons to be more accurate during procedures, and reduce risks and recovery time for patients. In recent years, the shift towards more technology-based approaches to surgery have been notable. Humans have limitations, but in surgery, there’s no room for error. in 2012 to 15.1%

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

Operating room inventory and equipment account for nearly 60% of total hospital costs alone. However, cost is just one factor worth considering when you’re looking to improve hospital efficiency. Let’s take a deeper look at the relationship between hospital performance, equipment, and processes.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

MARCH 29, 2024

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Improves Performance through Better Medical Record Management KCummings Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:54 Overview In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, hospitals face significant challenges related to medical records. Accurate and relevant data from the STS Database uncovered areas for improvement.

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The Surgicalist Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Hospital financial leaders are taking action to prevent financial crisis by cutting costs, optimizing reimbursements, and modifying clinical models to drive volume. As Surgicalists increase the volume of their cases, they become more efficient in the OR, refining their techniques and decreasing the length of time to perform their procedures.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Non-emergency surgery may be delayed for days, weeks, or longer. Older patients have more medical problems, require a disproportionately increased number of surgeries, and are more susceptible to medical complications. There will be delays and some rationing of surgical procedures. of the population).

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Almost every anesthesiologist in America has experience with surgery using the da Vinci robot system. Is robot surgery a miraculous futuristic device that advances surgery to a higher plain? Or is it an expensive gadget for hospitals and surgeons to market and attract potential patients?

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Goldfinch Health

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Our office has worked hard to secure settlements from the companies that contributed to the opioid crisis. “We are grateful to have these hospitals join us in this important work.” Surgery has long been known as a gateway to long-term opioid painkiller use and dependence.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MAY 13, 2020

An important question for many Americans is, “Is it safe for me to have surgery during this COVID pandemic?” The main questions as to whether a hospital or an ambulatory surgery center can resume elective surgery as of May 2020 are: What is the incidence of COVID-19 in your geographic area? It depends.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, ASCs may give surgeons the potential to own equity in their workplace, with greater control over their schedule and improved efficiency when compared to practicing at a hospital. The specialty of the ASC: Some ASCs perform a wide variety of outpatient procedures.

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OpAlert

APRIL 24, 2017

Lets break this down a bit further using some numbers from our statistical friends @ [link] There are 624 private hospitals in Australia There are 4 million, 170 thousand private hospitalisations 1 in 4 hospitalisations involved a surgical procedure. 1 in 4 admissions to hospital were emergencies. There are over 1.5

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The relationship between physical therapy (PT) and recovery from surgery is complicated; whether there is a need for it after surgery is informed by several factors such as age, type of surgery and type of PT. Many types of surgery don’t need PT after at all, in fact. 1 Villalta et al.’s 1 Villalta et al.’s

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

You’re the anesthesiologist assigned to a freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Are you and the facility prepared for an emergency at a surgery center? Let’s examine this case study: You meet your first patient of the morning, a 75-year-old female scheduled for lateral epicondylitis release surgery on her right elbow.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Mepivacaine is a local anesthetic that is used to block sensation and pain during surgery, often as spinal anesthesia. It is also used in dental surgery. found that mepivacaine is superior to bupivacaine in hip arthroplasty (joint surgery of the hip). Is Articaine More Potent than Mepivacaine for Use in Oral Surgery?

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Plastic surgery requires a high level of precision, and having a skilled surgical assistant can make all the difference in delivering quality outcomes. Boost Efficiency and Precision with Experienced Surgical Assistants Surgical assistants are critical team members, ensuring the surgeon’s procedures run smoothly and efficiently.

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Goldfinch Health

MAY 16, 2023

Having a health navigator or a patient advocate service on your side as you go through this life-changing procedure can help ensure you don’t have to settle. And though techniques for this procedure dramatically advanced over time, the surgeries performed today appear quite similar to those done centuries ago. Request a Meeting.

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Symmetry Surgical

AUGUST 2, 2022

military and supports our troops with the resources they need to receive the standard of care in our Veteran Affairs and Department of Defense hospitals. One day in the OR, with only one bar available, he secured the ring with the remaining bar with the hope his ring would remain stable throughout the procedure.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This week I filmed a 26-minute question and answer video for the American Sleep Apnea Association regarding the topic of sleep apnea and surgery. The video provides answers to individuals who have obstructive sleep apnea and are contemplating surgery and anesthesia. Type of surgery: non-airway surgery vs. airway surgery to treat OSA.

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Caresyntax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The award was granted following an extensive evaluation of Caresyntax’s systems in leading hospitals across Germany and the EU. Currently, the platform supports 30,000 surgical professionals in 3,000 operating rooms globally, assisting in more than 3 million surgeries annually.

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Radius Anesthesia

MARCH 25, 2024

found strong evidence that intravenous lidocaine reduces postoperative (defined in the review as 1–4 hours after surgery) pain when compared to placebo. Intravenous lidocaine also appeared to have advantageous effects [RJ1] on gastro-intestinal motility, length of hospital stays, postoperative nausea, and opioid consumption.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

MARCH 20, 2023

As the demand for surgical procedures continues to increase, so too does the need for qualified surgical assistants in the operating room (OR). However, many surgery centers face the challenge of high recruitment and training costs for these essential members of the surgical team.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 15, 2024

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding PLIF Surgery The Procedure Recovery and Rehabilitation 10 Benefits of PLIF Surgery Why Choose SpecialtyCare for Your Surgery? What conditions can PLIF surgery treat? How long does the surgery take? What is the success rate of PLIF surgery?

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If your portfolio is looking for an acquisition positioned to leverage emerging trends in healthcare and deliver sustainable growth, investing in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) could be the perfect fit. Procedures with higher contribution margins and lower time demands are most desirable. What is the ASC’s Case Specialty Mix Like?

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