BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Daymark Victory surgical headlight stands out with its innovative airflow design, which directs air upwards and away from the sterile field. This makes Daymark Victory a valuable addition to any surgical facility by offering advanced technology and practical benefits that enhance both performance and safety.

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OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Over 20 years ago, an article from Johns Hopkins published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that Staphylococcus aureus decolonization of the nares can decrease risk of surgical site infections More » The post Antiseptic nasal decolonization noses ahead appeared first on OR Manager.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 9, 2023

What is the meaning of Spine Surgery? Spinal surgery is a medical procedure performed to address various conditions affecting the spine , including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and deformities. Spine surgery’s primary goal is to relieve pain, increase mobility, and improve the overall function of your spine.

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BFW Inc.

DECEMBER 15, 2022

All aspects of medical procedures require efficiency, safety and effectiveness and it is not surprising that appropriate and sufficient lighting is a critical component to success. Brighter is Not Always Better Surgeons require clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Surgical Assistants and Staffing Support 5. Minimally Invasive Surgery Support 6. Enhanced Patient Safety and Outcomes 8. 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.

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Incision

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Patient safety is at stake. Visible and invisible bioburden left over from surgery must be removed through decontamination or the instrument cannot be properly sterilized. SSIs occur in 2–5% of all patients undergoing inpatient surgery in the United States. Day in, day out, we do battle.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most important factors to consider when evaluating a Xenon light source versus an LED light source for surgical headlights – including illumination, consistency, safety, and longevity. Connect with BFW Heat Emission High-intensity illumination inevitably introduces the risk of high heat emission.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

So it should come as no surprise that — in a study of surgeons in low-resource settings — an incredible 80% reported that the quality of their surgical lights represents a patient safety risk. Low-quality lighting in the OR is a dangerous and avoidable hindrance to surgical procedures that can contribute to: Poor surgery outcomes.

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Blickman Industries

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Whether used in the emergency, delivery, surgery or recovery room, blanket and fluid warmers are valuable additions to a health facility. In many cases, patients awaiting surgery wait for long duration in low-temperature rooms and often experience anxiety. Below are five ways fluid and blanket warming support patient health: 1.

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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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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What Is CIRCUMCISION sURGERY? Circumcision surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin , the fold of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. This surgical intervention is one of the oldest and most common procedures worldwide, often performed for cultural, religious, or medical reasons.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JUNE 2, 2021

“I’m going to have surgery to have my gall bladder out. is a common question before surgery. Modern anesthetics wear off quickly after surgery, but the answer to your question is “It depends.” Fentanyl is the most common IV narcotic used in surgery in the United States. THE TYPE OF SURGERY YOU HAD.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Through research with surgical video experts and global acute care teams that use BFW Headlight/Video Camera Systems , we have concluded the following 5 reasons why every surgeon should be utilizing cameras in the OR. Surgical videos can also be utilized during pre- and post-op.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More » The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Priorities Surgery requires sterile instruments. 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? Without surgery and sterile procedures, SPD is unnecessary. Sterile instruments are fundamental to surgery. That’s a given.

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Work in the OR involves highly adaptive and task-focused collaboration between team members, often around safety-critical protocols and sophisticated equipment; intuitively, it makes sense that a history of working together would be helpful. As well as operative times, familiar teams can improve OR preparation and turnover between cases.

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Symmetry Surgical

JUNE 6, 2016

The return electrode must be placed on the side of the body opposite the surgical site, at a location between the patient’s implant and the point of surgery. The grounding or return pad must be placed as far away from the pacemaker or ICD as possible.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You’re wrong to cancel his surgery.” Tell the surgeon that the patient needs to have cardiac clearance prior to any general anesthetic, and that the case needs to be done in a hospital setting rather than at a freestanding surgery center. The surgeon told the patient to expect “a twilight sleep during the surgery.”

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Reforming instrument reprocessing practices does not always end with the main sterile processing department (SPD). Holding clinics to the same standard adds to the challenge, whether they are associated with More » The post Scaling standards from sterile processing department to clinic appeared first on OR Manager.

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OR Manager

MARCH 4, 2025

Reduced costs, faster recovery, and other advantages can make outpatient surgical procedures more convenient for providers and patients alike. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are incredibly safe, but a lot More » The post 4 ways ASCs balance strict infection control, limited resources appeared first on OR Manager.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Knowledge of Cutting-Edge Surgical Technology How SpecialtyCare Stays Ahead 5. Commitment to Patient Safety and Sterile Technique Key Responsibilities in Patient Safety How SpecialtyCare Enhances Patient Safety 6. How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4. What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Key Responsibilities of a Cell Saver Technicians Training and Certification for Cell Saver Technicians The Importance of Cell Saver Technicians in Surgery Cell Saver Technicians Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What types of surgeries commonly use Cell Saver technology? Is autotransfusion safe?

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