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Technique of Retrograde Infusion

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

Surgeons should plan to deliver cardioplegia either antegrade, retrograde, or both. This involves placing a purse-string suture in the right atrial wall and creating a small incision through which the retrograde infusion catheter is introduced and guided into the coronary sinus.

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THE TWO LAWS OF ANESTHESIA (ACCORDING TO SURGEONS)

The Anesthesia Consultant

There are Two Laws of Anesthesia, according to surgeon lore. Surgeons work with physician anesthesiologists, with certified nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), or with an anesthesia care team that includes both physician anesthesiologists and CRNAs. Most surgeons’ comprehension of what anesthesiologists are doing is limited.

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From Incisions to Sutures: How Surgical Scissors and Needle Holders

Surtex Instruments

Among these, surgical scissors and needle holders stand as indispensable tools in the hands of a surgeon. The success of surgical procedures relies heavily on the precision, reliability, and quality of the surgical instruments in use.

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Why Minimally Invasive Surgical Support is the Hottest Career in Healthcare Right Now (And How You Can Get Started!)

SpecialtyCare

Assisting Surgical Teams: Providing direct support to surgeons and operating room staff by ensuring that all necessary instruments and equipment are available and functioning correctly. Ensuring Sterility and Safety: Upholding strict sterilization protocols to prevent infections and maintain a safe surgical environment.

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How Plastic Surgeons in MD, DC, and Virginia Benefit from Using Platinum Medical Staffing for Temporary Surgical Assistants

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

For plastic surgeons in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Intraoperative Assistance: Passing instruments to the surgeon, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting with tissue retraction and suturing. Postoperative Care: Assisting with closing incisions, applying dressings, and ensuring patient comfort as they recover from anesthesia.

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Procedure and Surgeon Selection

Incision

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. Best Practice Research Influence: We focused on procedures with the largest difference in daily procedure volume between average and expert surgeons.

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Instead of Urging Your Employees to Be Brave, Help Them Feel Safe Speaking Up

LeanBlog

A nurse sees that the surgeon is about to make an incision without first stopping for the expected “timeout,” a crucial step that helps the team confirm, among other things, that the correct surgery is about to be performed on the correct side of the correct patient. It's 9 p.m.