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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Surgimate

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Believe it or not, many patients booked for surgery have no idea what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery. What to Pack for Hospital Stay So we spoke to practice managers and surgical schedulers from across the country and compiled the ultimate hospital packing list to send your patients. No kidding.

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NexGen Surgical

AUGUST 8, 2024

With […] The post Navigating Career Transitions in Surgery With NexGen Surgical appeared first on NexGen Surgical. While these shifts often come with challenges, they also offer significant personal and professional growth opportunities.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses are the unsung heroes of surgery centers. Their critical role begins as soon as patients leave the operating room and continues until they are stable enough to recover at home or in a hospital room. PACU nurses contribute significantly to this efficiency.

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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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USMD Health System

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bariatric surgery allows patients to take control of their health and experience benefits such as improved mobility, better mental health, and more.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2024

AI — already used to connect, analyze and offer predictions based on operating room data — will be critical to the future of surgery, boosting operating room efficiency and clinical decision-making. Unveiled at NVIDIA GTC , the global AI conference taking place March 18-21 in San Jose, Calif.,

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The Surgical Tech Student

AUGUST 9, 2024

So, I thought it would be great to introduce something new we have started doing at our hospital. Things are finally starting to settle down a bit, but then the kids are starting school again soon, so that’s been a bit hectic… I really wanted to sit down and make a post since it’s been a while.

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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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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. By utilizing Platinum Medical Staffing , plastic surgeons can access highly trained assistants who are adept in specialized techniques required for plastic surgery procedures.

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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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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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SpecialtyCare

MAY 24, 2024

When it comes to specialized surgical care, understanding ACDF Surgery and its implications is crucial for patients and their families. In this blog, we will delve into Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery, a common procedure for addressing cervical spine issues, using comprehensive information from the Cleveland Clinic.

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Elmed

MARCH 10, 2021

On May 10, 2018 Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado had to cancel all surgeries for a week due to contaminated surgical instruments being found in the O.R. The events at Porter Adventist Hospital provide a graphic example of the problem. The surgery was scheduled for April 4, 2018, at Porter Adventist Hospital.

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Goldfinch Health

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Surgery & Seniors: How to avoid the costliest complications in surgery patients over age 65 Nearly everyone has had the unfortunate experience of watching a loved one who is over the age of 65 undergo a surgery—and then never return to the person you once knew. Something has been lost. 40% of cases are avoidable!

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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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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? Why Choose PLIF Surgery?

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Picis

APRIL 8, 2024

Surgery scheduling can often feel like navigating a complex maze. In this guide, we’ll be providing some practical strategies to streamline surgery scheduling in 2024, addressing common challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Integrating Patient-Centered Approaches At the heart of surgery scheduling is the patient experience.

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SurgicalPerformance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A novel Classification of Intraoperative Adverse Surgical Events (CiASE) in gynaecological surgery Intraoperative Adverse Events (iAE) during surgery can lead to a long hospital stay and further, subsequent complications for the patient. They can also cause sleepless nights and embarrassment for the surgeon.

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The Surgicalist Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Hospitals are experiencing lower than expected volumes in their emergency departments as patients’ fear of contracting the novel coronavirus remains high. Many hospitals are taking advantage of these low service periods to adjust key workflow processes in efforts to improve quality and outcome measures.

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MEDITEK

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Watch how our team installs surgical equipment at the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and get an inside look at leading OR technology. This 681,000-square-foot hospital will provide a range of healthcare services, including surgery, cancer care, emergency and mental health services. We’ve got you covered.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Webinar Valve Surgery Education in the Era of Transcatheter Therapies kchalko Fri, 02/02/2024 - 09:03 February 29, 2024 During the webinar, healthcare professionals, including surgeons, trainees, and interventional cardiologists, will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of valve surgery and the role of transcatheter therapies.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Panel Discussion Report: Data Driven Medtech Development in Surgery Caresyntax’s recent panel discussion in Munich, Germany, marks another milestone in the evolution of data-driven development in surgery.

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SurgicalPerformance

MARCH 21, 2017

Surgical site infections (SSIs) can occur within 30 days after surgery. SSIs are associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay or readmission, and increased health-care costs. SSIs occur in approximately 2% to 5% of all patients undergoing gynaecological surgery.

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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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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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The Anesthesia Blog

AUGUST 20, 2023

They provide data from 1631 patients in 107 centres and find that complications occur in 1 in 5 postpartum patients following hospital discharge, with 5% of these requiring readmission (Fig. Three months after surgery, 8% continued to receive opioids. O’Carroll et al. In the associated editorial, Simpson et al.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

92-year-old Faith Towriss Fouch was among the first patients to undergo a brand new procedure done in our Cath Lab called TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. The day of the TAVR procedure came, and Faith was in and out of surgery in 3 hours. "I I feel good!"

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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. This patient either did her research, had good fortune on her side, or all of the above as she navigated surgery.

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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

Boone Health Improves Antibiotic Discontinuation in Cardiovascular Surgery KCummings Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:51 Overview Boone Health, based in Columbia, Missouri, set out to address issues related to the appropriate discontinuation of antibiotics within 48 hours after cardiovascular surgery.

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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. Nursing Staff In addition to surgical staff, your ASC will need to hire nurses to prepare patients for surgery.

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Somnia

APRIL 5, 2023

Reducing drug waste created by anesthesiologists can result in significant cost savings for ASC’s and hospitals. Reducing drug waste has shown are very positive results in helping reduce costs in ASC and hospital ORs. What is probably cheaper is having pharmacy involved to sterilely draw up medications from multidose vials,” he said.

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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. Another area that should not be overlooked by hospital financial leaders to regain lost revenue: reimbursements.

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Neurosurgery

JANUARY 9, 2024

Carle Health highlights Dr. Stroink’s dedication and contributions to their organization, pointing out that her affiliation with Carle BroMenn Hospital (then Brokaw Hospital) began when her father, Hans Stroink , MD, was a pathologist. We wish Dr. Stroink all the best in her retirement from practicing neurological surgery.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Ahead of a visit to the hospital for a surgical procedure, patients often have plenty of questions about what to expect — and can be plenty nervous. These virtual teammates can have natural, human-like conversations with patients, answer a wide range of questions and provide supporting guidance prior to preadmission appointments at hospitals.

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USMD Health System

APRIL 13, 2023

Learn about the options for orthopedic surgery at USMD Hospital at Arlington. Musculoskeletal pain can be debilitating in your day-to-day life.

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