DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2024

Many factors affect the operating room (OR) and surgery success, ranging from patient-related factors to resource-related factors to even clinician-related factors. Developing techniques to accurately measure and study the psychological state of the surgical team in the OR is critical, along with techniques to address detrimental states.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Healthcare organizations may be deterred from using surgical cameras in the operating room for numerous reasons, including high equipment costs, potential workflow disruption, and patient privacy concerns. However, the impact surgical videos have on clinical performance, patient outcomes, and efficiency are invaluable.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are reported to account for around 20% of all healthcare associated infections (HAIs), with an estimated annual cost of $3.3

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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

Surgical nursing is unlike any other nursing specialty or unit. The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. Properly and safely positioning the patient for surgery to adequately expose the surgical site while preventing injuries and falls.

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BFW Inc.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

BFW introduces the Daymark Victory to their extensive line of surgical headlights. T he Daymark Victory provides powerful lighting in a portable solution, making it an essential tool for operating rooms and medical clinics. Long Battery Life : Operates up to 8 hours at full intensity. Two battery options. to 4.5” (3.8

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Symmetry Surgical

JULY 25, 2019

Generators convert electricity into energy, which travels through a pencil/handpiece to the electrode at the surgical site. Surgical smoke, also known as a plume, occurs when electricity and tissue meet. Bovie® filters have a 35-hour filter life on Low setting, among the longest in the industry.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 1, 2022

Illumination Intensity Surgeons require consistent high-intensity illumination to obtain clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities. Until recently, only surgical headlights powered by Xenon light sources offered the intense level of illumination desired by surgeons.

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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. How Does a Product Contribute to Sustainability?

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With a skilled assistant by their side, surgeons can focus on the critical aspects of the procedure while the assistant manages vital support tasks such as: Positioning and stabilizing the patient to maintain optimal access to the fractured site.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 9, 2023

cm Williger mallet 30 mm head / 14oz x 24 cm Markham Meyerding Retractor Markham Meyerding Retractors hold a pivotal role in the field of spinal surgery , serving as crucial instruments for facilitating optimal exposure and access to the spinal column during surgical procedures. cm Caspar dura hook 24.5

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Surgical or medical lights can be divided into three categories: overhead, in-cavity, and headlights. Overhead surgical lights can be mounted on the wall, on the ceiling, or held up with a stand and manoeuvred to provide a broad focus of light in the surgical site.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

SpecialtyCare plays a pivotal role in helping hospitals optimize their surgical services by providing skilled clinical specialists, advanced technology, and data-driven insights. By partnering with SpecialtyCare, hospitals can reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) while improving the workflow and efficiency of their SPDs.

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Because of these developments, medicine today is able to prioritise the importance of a well-illuminated surgical field with no shadows and minimal heat. There are three main kinds of surgical lighting you might see in the operating room, and in this blog post we’re going to break each one down to demonstrate its importance.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

One robotic arm has a camera, through which the surgeon can see what they’re working on, and other arms are various surgical instruments. The surgeon controls the robot using a computer that is located near the operating table. Plus, surgeons don’t have to be physically onsite to perform operations. In the U.S.,

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Endovision

OCTOBER 30, 2019

They are ideal for medical procedures that specifically require high-quality lighting, as they illuminate the site clearly to give practitioners the best possible field of vision. In addition, they are designed to emit light for multiple hours without heating the surgical site, which could cause complications in the procedure.

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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But when you look at what gets priority within the department, is it the surgery itself, or is it what we need to make that operation a success? Is it the surgeon, and the money that can be made from adding more volume, or is it the staff, the equipment, and the tools necessary to safely perform the operation?

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Surgical care is the product of numerous interprofessional interactions, reflected in several key multidisciplinary teams. Researchers from the University of Chicago found that the strongest impact of more familiar teams was in decreasing operative times. vs 10.0%), longer operative times, and a longer hospital stay.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Adson Dressing Thumb Forceps Adson Dressing Forceps are versatile surgical instruments primarily designed for handling and manipulating dressings during medical procedures. In the field of circumcision , these forceps play a crucial role in managing and securing the dressing applied to the surgical site.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Video laparoscopy surgical equipment and the longer operating times were increased expenses, but the advantages of outpatient surgery and quicker recovery made the new technique the standard of care for many surgeries within the abdomen. Robot surgeries take up more of an operating room’s most precious resource—time.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Before her surgery, Alexandra reclined awake on the operating room table. She was dressed in a faded paisley surgical gown, and she looked like a spook—her hair flying out from a bouffant cap, her eye makeup smeared, and the creases on her forehead looking deeper than I’d ever seen them. Anesthetist options were limited.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JUNE 2, 2021

In contrast, an intraabdominal operation such as removal of a portion of your colon will cause much more pain in the hours and days following surgery. The duration of this wakeup from when the anesthetics are turned off until you are awake and talking will be 10 – 20 minutes for most patients. HOW MUCH PAIN YOU HAVE AFTER THE SURGERY.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You believe the patient is high risk in terms of his airway, his breathing, his cardiac status, and his potential for post-operative complications. The surgeon intends to supplement your intravenous (IV) sedation with local anesthetic at the surgical site. Trust your training and your intuition. Your next patient is a child.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Perioperative” means “around the time of operations.” Today I’ll walk you through an example anesthetic which shows how an anesthesiologist approaches the challenges of a difficult surgical problem: emergency non-cardiac surgery in a patient with heart disease. The operating room table is returned to a level position.

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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. The patient is going to rip their sutures out or have bleeding from the surgical site.” If the patient has an ET tube, it is usually removed. Extubation is not a time to relax.

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MEDITEK

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Our surgical equipment experts are knowledgeable about the needs of ORs and can help create a harmonious flow in the operating room. The operating room ceiling system is one of the most important (and expensive) pieces of real estate in your facility.

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MEDITEK

JULY 23, 2024

Indigo-Clean is an LED lighting technology that safely and continuously disinfects an operating room at a much more effective rate than current environmental disinfection methods. Indigo-Clean reduces surgical site infections (SSIs) by 73%. Contact us 1 SSI: Surgical Site Infection 2 Read the AJIC peer-reviewed article here.

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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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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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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Surgical physician assistants (PAs) play a vital role in modern healthcare, bridging the gap between surgeons and patients to ensure high-quality surgical care. Whether in general surgery, cardiovascular procedures, or trauma units, these highly skilled professionals assist surgeons before, during, and after operations.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A Cell Saver technician, also known as a perfusionist or autotransfusionist, is a healthcare professional responsible for operating the Cell Saver machine during surgical procedures. This requires a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of the machine’s operation. What is a Cell Saver Technician?

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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.

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