SurgicalPerformance

JUNE 27, 2024

Such delayed diagnoses cause major problems, often requiring several subsequent procedures to fix them. These injuries come to light sometimes up to 10 days post-surgery, many days after the patient has been discharged. I was once involved in a case where the patient… Source

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SurgicalPerformance

JUNE 27, 2024

Such delayed diagnoses cause major problems, often requiring several subsequent procedures to fix them. These injuries come to light sometimes up to 10 days post-surgery, many days after the patient has been discharged. I was once involved in a case where the patient… Source

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This evolution has led to a growing demand for skilled professionals specializing in minimally invasive surgical support, ensuring these advanced procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. Inventory Management: Managing surgical instruments and supplies to ensure availability and proper functioning during procedures.

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Amanda Xi

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Today’s inane image of the day : Click on the image above (or link below) to watch the video! link] In a previous post/YouTube video , I discuss why I stayed in academic medicine. But with anything in life, where there are benefits, there are downsides. peer-reviewed publications, research activities, giving presentations, etc].

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Per the Anesthesiology article, these trends include a) an aging patient population, b) an evolution of surgical procedures and procedural areas, c) the number of anesthesia providers entering the workforce, and d) the changing generational preferences and attitudes of these providers. of the population). of the population).

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OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Amid rising demand for surgical procedures, improving perioperative operations is a pressing priority for any hospital. For a system serving one of the fastest-growing counties in the US, it becomes an More » The post No construction required—AI uncovers system-wide capacity appeared first on OR Manager.

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Surgical Techie

MARCH 19, 2024

Subcutaneous injections are a common medical procedure used to administer medications into the layer of tissue just beneath the skin. While seemingly straightforward, mastering the technique is crucial for healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and comfort.

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OR Manager

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Last November, two hospitals in Portland, Oregon, reportedly had to cancel several hundred procedures—nearly all nonemergency surgeries—due to a shortage of anesthesia providers. This incident is just one More » The post The anesthesia staffing crisis: How we got here, what hospitals can do appeared first on OR Manager.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This technique is particularly beneficial in surgeries with anticipated significant blood loss, such as cardiac, orthopedic, and vascular procedures. SpecialtyCare’s Autotransfusion Services At SpecialtyCare, we provide comprehensive autotransfusion services tailored to the specific needs of each surgical procedure.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JUNE 3, 2024

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 19, 2024

Our cardiac services team participates in more than 75,000 heart procedures annually. We capture patient care metrics and outcomes for every cardiac surgery and procedure we support, maintaining one of the largest databases capturing shareable procedural data in the country.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 24, 2024

This part of the procedure generates a cancerous cellular kill in and of itself. This procedure improves chemotherapeutic drug absorption and its effect to the targeted tissue and surrounding area with minimum exposure to the rest of the body. The risk of dying from cancer, however, has steadily declined over the past 30 years.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These services are tailored to support complex cardiac procedures by providing a range of skilled clinical professionals, such as perfusionists, anesthesiologists, and surgical assistants. Their expertise ensures that even the most challenging procedures are carried out with the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

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LiveData

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As surgical procedures become more complex with new tools and technology, surgeons and perioperative staff are increasingly expected to manage complicated workflows and larger workloads. Read the rest of this post in Chief Healthcare Executive.

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Salem Anesthesia

APRIL 1, 2024

Demystifying Anesthesia: Answering the Top 5 Questions Anesthesia, the invisible hero of modern medicine, plays a crucial role in surgeries and medical procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable, pain-free, and safe. It allows patients to undergo surgeries and medical procedures painlessly and without awareness. Is anesthesia safe?

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Surgical assistants, RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants), and PAs (Physician Assistants) are critical team members who directly impact the efficiency and safety of every procedure. This level of coordination is not only practical; it also significantly reduces the time spent on each procedure.

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Radius Anesthesia

AUGUST 19, 2024

During the procedure, the patient is typically sedated and prepared with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. Local anesthetics are used to numb the airway, allowing the patient to remain conscious while the procedure is carried out. Once the tube is correctly placed, it is secured, and the bronchoscope is removed.

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SurgicalPerformance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We know what procedure is required and how to do it. It’s our job, our responsibility. We know about our patients, their age, general medical health, past surgical and medical history. Not knowing anyone of those things puts the patient and you at risk. If you are in a workplace where knowing… Source

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Approach to Surgical Services SpecialtyCare offers hospitals a wide range of surgical services that enhance the precision, safety, and success of various procedures. Autotransfusion is particularly useful during surgeries where significant blood loss occurs, such as orthopedic or trauma procedures.

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Ed Mariano

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Today’s RAAPM fellowship curriculum trains anesthesiology residency graduates over the course of one year to become leaders with the knowledge and skills to perform a wide range of advanced procedures and manage acute pain services in any practice setting. We weren’t using ultrasound yet, and catheters were still experimental.

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CME Corp

MAY 7, 2024

With this in mind, ASCs are looking to increase the number of high acuity, high reimbursement procedures - like cardiac and orthopedic - to their centers. Adding to the growth potential, Center’s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has unexpectedly started expanding the ASC-covered procedures list.

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Surgical Techie

JULY 1, 2023

A tourniquet machine is a medical device used to apply and control the pressure of a tourniquet during surgical procedures. It is an advanced technology designed to provide accurate and consistent pressure, minimizing the risk of complications such as nerve damage or tissue necrosis.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As a partner to hospitals rather than a direct-to-consumer provider, SpecialtyCare empowers healthcare facilities to deliver better care to patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures. This service is vital in procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart valve repair or replacement, and heart transplants.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Surgical assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs), and physician assistants (PAs) play a critical role in ensuring that these procedures go smoothly, efficiently, and successfully. These duties not only speed up the procedure but also reduce the risk of complications, leading to better patient outcomes and a faster recovery.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Patients and Payers Prefer ASCs to HOPDs Patients and payers alike increasingly prefer ASCs to traditional hospital-based settings given that the cost of procedures are significantly lower for most procedures. Not only are ASCs more patient friendly on the financial side, payers are also keen on shifting procedures away from HOPDs.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

AUGUST 5, 2024

Epidural anesthesia is versatile and used for a wide range of surgeries, including thoracic, abdominal, and lower limb procedures, but also for labor analgesia and postoperative pain control. Epidural: What It Is, Procedure, Risks & Side Effects. Available at: [link] 4. Epidural – NHS. Available at: [link] 5. Roofthooft, E.,

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CME Corp

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With a range of available features, stools support diverse medical procedures, improve efficiency, and offer ergonomic support to healthcare providers who spend hours on their feet. Medical stools are essential pieces of equipment in healthcare settings and are designed to provide comfortable, versatile seating for medical professionals.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 20, 2024

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. We support more than 250 hospitals across the United States with perfusion services, and we perform more than 1,000 ECMO procedures annually.

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SurgicalPerformance

JANUARY 10, 2023

How many procedures you have done. The beginning of a new year can also be the symbolic start of new beginnings in other areas. As surgeons we are heavily invested in our professional development. So, why not identify a new year resolution that is related to improving outcomes for our patients?

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is an innovation that creates more layers of safety during complex procedures that involve the nervous system. According to StatPearls, “Studies have shown that with the use of IONM, there are significant improvements in neurological outcomes.” They may be used on their own or together (multimodal).

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) is an innovation that creates more layers of safety during complex procedures that involve the nervous system. According to StatPearls, “Studies have shown that with the use of IONM, there are significant improvements in neurological outcomes.” They may be used on their own or together (multimodal).

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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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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 15, 2024

Simulation-based education has become a cornerstone of anesthesiology training, offering residents the opportunity to practice procedures and decision-making in a controlled, risk-free environment. Such innovative training methods can enhance procedural competence and confidence among residents 3,4.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A cardiovascular perfusionist plays a crucial role in cardiac surgery, ensuring that a patient’s heart and lungs continue to function during procedures like open-heart surgery. During Surgery : Once the surgery begins, the perfusionist monitors and controls the heart-lung machine.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It allows surgeons and multidisciplinary medical providers to estimate a patient’s individualized risk in real-time, based on specific factors such as tumor characteristics, comorbidities, and procedures performed. General Thoracic Surgeon Clinical Decision-Making Database Patient Outcomes Quality Improvement Use the Calculator

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SpecialtyCare

AUGUST 4, 2024

Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure that assesses the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. EMG CPT codes are the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes used to describe these procedures for billing and documentation purposes. What Are EMG CPT Codes?

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 20, 2024

Intraoperative monitoring involves the use of specialized equipment and techniques to track a patient’s vital signs and neurological functions throughout a surgical procedure. Intraoperative monitoring (IOM) plays a crucial role in modern surgery by enhancing patient safety and improving surgical outcomes.

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