HealthLinx: Surgical Services

MARCH 22, 2018

Goals Achieved: Leadership development of Permanent Director; Improve first case on-time starts; Improve surgical turnover time; Decrease surgical site infections; Increase staff productivity. Outcome: Targeted deliverables achieved in 4 months.

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BFW Inc.

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Brighter is Not Always Better Surgeons require clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities. Augmenting overhead operating room lighting with surgical headlights provides surgeons optimal illumination of the surgical site at all times, while minimizing shadows within the cavity.

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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.

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Incision

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Arch Nemesis: Surgical Site Infection Surgical site infection, or SSI, can probably be considered (to squeeze the last few drops out of this metaphor) the nemesis of the SPD … the ultimate villain to our SP superhero. They are the most prevalent form of a natural ecosystem; in short, the biofilm is one formidable foe!

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Clemson

MAY 30, 2022

AIM 4: Develop process design recommendations to support key OR flows (OR team members, supplies, patient, equipment, information) that impact patient safety outcomes such as surgical site infections and surgical errors.

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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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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The Markham- Meyerding retractor is particularly valuable in procedures such as spinal decompression , fusion, and instrumentation , where maintaining clear visibility of the surgical site is paramount for successful outcomes.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Different Types of Surgical Lighting Broadly speaking, there are three types of surgical lighting systems: Overhead Lights are ceiling-mounted and equipped with LED bulbs. Usually, these lights can be adjusted to enable surgeons to direct light to the surgical site. Con: Distances of up to 1.2

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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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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

The largest threat is damage to the surgical sites in the mice. Further damage to the sites may cause healing to be delayed and thus skew any results derived from the experiment. These engines produce a staggering 1.3

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 24, 2024

Risks and Complications As with any surgical procedure, ACDF surgery carries some risks, including: Infection : Although rare, there is a risk of infection at the surgical site. Stabilization : The fusion process helps stabilize the cervical spine, preventing further degeneration or injury.

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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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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2022

By choosing BFW LED headlight systems, you can illuminate the surgical site without sacrificing quality or harming the environment. There is a cost involved to remove and replace Xenon lamps as well as to discard them, especially in certain states such as California that has enacted regulations regarding Universal Waste.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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 American College of Surgeons and Surgical Infection Society: Surgical Site Infection Guidelines, 2016 Update". References Ban, K.A.

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 6, 2023

First-generation cephalosporins are often used in surgical prophylaxis due to their effectiveness against gram-positive bacteria. It has been shown to reduce the risk of surgical site infections, particularly in procedures involving implants.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research has consistently indicated that distractions from excessive noise can hinder the OR team’s focus, potentially undermining their execution of sterile practices, thus increasing the risk of surgical site infections. Noise during operations can interfere with the OR team’s cognitive functions and task performance.

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Elmed

JANUARY 28, 2022

These invisible contaminates are a major source of hospital acquired infections (HAIs), including surgical site infections (SSIs). When it comes to surgical instruments, we’ve always been told that “If it isn’t clean, it can’t be sterile.” This is because microscopic viruses, bioburden and biofilm are invisible to the human eye.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Post-op day 14 participants had fewer complications from aquatic physical therapy compared to post-op day 6, suggesting that aquatic PT may be better after the surgical site has more time to heal. Aquatic physical therapy began on postoperative day 6 or 14 for the two groups making up the study cohort.

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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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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

Properly and safely positioning the patient for surgery to adequately expose the surgical site while preventing injuries and falls. Leading and participating in the official surgical time out to verify the correct patient, correct surgery, on the correct site, with all available supplies and instruments.

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Headlights are typically mounted on head gear that is used for other purposes, such as magnification of a small surgical site. Their aim is to provide the dexterity needed to perform a very difficult task in a small field of operation, and as such are very useful as more than just a light.

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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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Blickman Industries

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Also, it increases hospital length stay, mortality rates, ICU time, and surgical site infections. Hypothermia causes patient discomfort as well as harmful physiological and psychological responses such as hypothermic shivering, respiratory distress, reduced medication metabolism, and impaired wound healing.

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Trocar Supplies

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The pellet may be inserted into any fatty tissue in the lower abdomen between the groin and the waistline, which gives medical providers more flexibility when choosing a surgical site.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the ability to view the surgical site and follow the procedure in real-time, OR team members can strengthen care coordination by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, as well as the timing of their next task.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

By partnering with SpecialtyCare, hospitals can reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) while improving the workflow and efficiency of their SPDs. This service helps hospitals streamline their sterile processing departments (SPD), identifying inefficiencies, gaps in staff training, and areas for improvement.

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Elmed

APRIL 21, 2021

2 The report that came out with additional details pointed out that: When surgical site infections are linked back to surgical instruments, biofilm is likely a root cause. A trail of evidence points to improper instrument cleaning practices and the hidden menace known as biofilm.”

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2015

As the general anesthetic fades and you awaken more, you may feel pain at the surgical site. “Perfect,” she oozed. When you wake up afterward, you’ll feel drowsy and reasonably comfortable. You can request more morphine, and the nurse in the recovery room will give it to you.” “Yes. More morphine would be nice.”

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JUNE 2, 2021

There are several ways this can be done: Local infiltration of the anesthetic into the skin incision, into the joint if you’ve had an arthroscopy, or into the tissues surrounding the surgical site.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Test various surgical procedures to see which methodology would be the most effective in each patient’s unique situation. Video-Enabled Surgical Headlights For surgeons, visibility is essential. Blood absorbs a lot of light, so performing surgery requires focused illumination on the surgical site.

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In breast reconstruction, one study identified an increased risk for reoperation due to higher rates of surgical site infections in less familiar teams [ 14 ]. In primary hip and knee replacement, inconsistent surgeon-nurse teams were associated with slightly higher rates of readmission (13.2%

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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 Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Sterility is fundamental to reducing surgical site infections. And having enough trays to support our surgical volumes means we’re not turning them over so quickly and so often, which can help reduce error and the wear and tear on the instruments. Sterile instruments are fundamental to surgery.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The patient is going to rip their sutures out or have bleeding from the surgical site.” Prior to extubation, many patients will struggle and move prior to the time they open their eyes or can obey commands. An onlooking surgeon will at times say, “can you take the tube out now?

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The da Vinci surgeon sits at a console in the corner of the operating room, with his back to the patient and his face in a 3-D viewer, which gives a high-definition, magnified view of the surgical site. Assistant surgeon(s) and techs stand at the patient’s side, watch the surgery on video screens, and assist during the operation.

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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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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

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