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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

MARCH 15, 2025

From sterile processing and perfusion services to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and surgical assistants, hospital surgical support teams are the unsung heroes behind every successful operation. Prevents surgical site infections (SSIs) , a leading cause of post-operative complications. Handling specialized surgical tools.

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10 of Specialtycare’s best Ancillary Care Services and Why They Work

SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCares intraoperative neuromonitoring is among their most important ancillary care services, as it ensures patient safety during surgeries involving the nervous system. Our staffs expertise and technology ensure the highest safety standards.

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Value-Based Surgical Care: An Interview with Dennis Kogan

Caresyntax

APRIL 25, 2024

In a recent HealthBiz Podcast episode, Dennis Kogan, Co-Founder and CEO of Caresyntax , spoke with host David Williams about the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing surgery, detailing how Caresyntax is leveraging AI to enhance the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures.

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Single-Use vs Reusable Medical Devices

Trocar Supplies

MARCH 6, 2023

Disposable surgical equipment, like disposable trocars , eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and infection between patients. Single-use surgical tools don't have to be cleaned and sterilized after they are used. Improved patient safety. Here are some of the advantages: Eliminates the risk of infection.

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Elevating Surgical Services: How SpecialtyCare Enhances Hospital Performance

SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Surgical Assistants and Staffing Support 5. Enhanced Patient Safety and Outcomes 8. Training and Education for Surgical Staff Conclusion In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, surgical services are at the heart of patient care, making the difference between life and death in many instances.

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Best Practices for Sterilizing and Maintaining Trocars

Trocar Supplies

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Proper care and maintenance of surgical instruments are critical for ensuring patient safety and clinical effectiveness. Among these tools, trocars play a vital role in hormone pellet insertion and other minor surgical procedures. Dry Heat Sterilization: Often used when moisture-sensitive instruments are involved.

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How to Select the Optimal Trocar Kit for Your Patient

Trocar Supplies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Purchasing agents and inventory managers for practices with multiple practitioners, on the other hand, spend a great deal of time making sure that each of their surgeons always has their preferred surgical tool for each of their patients. We can share the national approvals for every product we sell.

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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the realms of surgical suites, dental offices, laboratories, and even tattoo studios, a vital ally stands at the forefront of maintaining a clean and germ-free environment – the autoclave. Consider Autoclavable Trocars and Other Equipment When surgeons use disposable surgical tools, of course, the risk of contamination is eliminated.

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Preventing Cross-Contamination through Disinfecting & Cleaning Surgical Instruments

Trocar Supplies

MAY 3, 2023

Patient safety, surgical departments discovered, comes at a cost. Duodenoscopes are complicated instruments with many small parts, but cross-contamination occurs in all kinds of surgical instruments. When physicians use disposable surgical tools, of course, the risk of cross-contamination is eliminated.

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The Technological Future of Surgery in Operating Rooms

BFW Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As an example, surgeons can make accurate hand movements within five microns (about 1 ten-thousandth of an inch) using optical coherence tomography (an ultrasound-like technology that uses light) for intricate surgeries – allowing for minimally invasive surgical procedures that are safer and reduce recovery time for patients.

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ANESTHESIA IN OUTER SPACE

The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 22, 2023

Medical checklists will aim to ensure patient safety and help the astronauts gain familiarity with medical equipment and drugs. SURGERY IN SPACE Restraining the surgeon, the patient, and the surgical tools against floating around the room in zero gravity are challenges to overcome in outer space.

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5 Key Benefits of SpecialtyCare’s Sterile Processing Solutions for Enhanced Patient Safety and Operational Efficiency

SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Enhancing Patient Safety with Stringent Sterile Processing Standards 2. In the healthcare environment, particularly in surgical settings, sterile processing is a foundational aspect of patient safety. Table of Contents 1. Improving Operational Efficiency with Streamlined Instrument Processing 3.

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Trocar Types and Their Surgical Applications in HRT

Trocar Supplies

MARCH 31, 2025

In Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), precision, safety, and efficiency are critical to successful outcomes. One essential component of any hormone pellet procedure is the trocara surgical instrument designed to introduce pellets beneath the skin with minimal tissue disruption.

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Why Is Sterile Processing a Challenge?: Primary Goals for Every SPD

SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Today, that approach fails because of the complexity of instruments like flexible endoscopes and minimally invasive surgical tools. Without this, high turnover leads to more errors missing, broken, or contaminated instruments and jeopardizes patient safety. Need Help with Your SPD?

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