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Diamond Blade Knife Care: Safe Reprocessing Without Breaking
May 2, 2013 2:12 pm | Articles | CommentsWhile diamond blade surgical knives are still preferred by top ophthalmologists over steel knives for precise cuts that dissect tissue instead of tearing it, particularly for cataract surgery, the downside is that they are very fragile and expensive. Breakage can occur during cleaning before sterilization even without human error. Improper cleaning of the blades can also lead to a clear material build-up.
Woman With Transplanted Womb Pregnant
May 2, 2013 11:11 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsTurkish doctors say they have detected the heartbeat of the world's first baby in a womb transplanted from a donor. Derya Sert was born without a womb and had one transplanted in August 2011. Using one of her own eggs, doctors placed an embryo into the 22 year old's womb in March.
A New Approach To Cutting Healthcare Costs
May 2, 2013 10:57 am | by New York Times | Videos | CommentsA strategy offers financial incentives for healthcare providers to cut costs by keeping patients out of the hospital. New York Times economics correspondent Annie Lowrey explains how this is accomplished and whether or not this trend will continue in this video.
Surgical Ethics And The Future Of Surgery
May 2, 2013 10:45 am | by YouTube | Videos | CommentsPeter Angelos, MD. PhD, is the Linda Kohler Anderson Professor of Surgery, chief of endocrine surgery, and associate director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Here he discusses how ethics will impact the future of surgery.
Demonstration Of Haptic-Enhanced Minimally-Invasive Surgery Techniques
May 2, 2013 10:24 am | by YouTube | Videos | CommentsThe video highlights trials and research concerning the introduction of haptic-enhanced minimally-invasive surgery techniques . This work that is discussed in this video was conducted by Cambridge R&D at Boston Children's Hospital.
Unique Surgery Gives Girl A New Windpipe
May 2, 2013 9:54 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsA 9-year-old girl born without a windpipe becomes the first child in the world to receive a bio-artificial trachea made from her own stem cells. The surgery, which took place on April 9 here at Children’s Hospital of Illinois and will be formally announced Tuesday, is only the sixth of its kind and the first to be performed in the United States.
The Future Of Robotic Surgery
May 1, 2013 2:51 pm | Articles | CommentsThere’s no doubt that robotic surgery is increasing in popularity and prominence as hospitals and medical facilities are trying to leverage technological advancement to achieve better outcomes, improve safety, and reduce costs. However, there are still some questions as to how robotic surgery will develop and evolve in the coming years.
A 'Clean' Break From Tradition
May 1, 2013 2:37 pm | Articles | CommentsSurgical Products recently spoke with Chuck Dunn, president of Lumalier, about some non-traditional and next-generation methods of infection control being practiced in hospitals today. Lumalier makes Tru-D SmartUVC, a portable UV disinfection system.
Tools Of The Trade
May 1, 2013 2:21 pm | by Jill Rittorno, RN, Manager, Customer Advocacy-Clinical, QRA Management, CareFusion | Articles | CommentsHealthcare facilities need to build in all of the safeguards they can and work with device manufacturers to ensure that validated reprocessing IFU are clarified and well understood. The best way to stay on track is to select instruments that are easy and intuitive to use and assemble from a partner who will provide all of the service you require in working effectively with the latest advances in instrument design and functionality.
Growing Pains
May 1, 2013 2:06 pm | by Mike Schmidt, Editor, Surgical Products | Articles | CommentsThere is a growing sense in emerging and developing markets around the globe that minimally-invasive surgical techniques will become more prominent as time goes on, and that prominence is being driven by certain factors. Surgeons in markets such as China, Indonesia, and Brazil are recognizing this trend and acting accordingly.
Arm Yourself With Knowledge
May 1, 2013 1:55 pm | by David Jagrosse | Articles | CommentsWe need to adapt and educate ourselves on how to combat, interrupt, and destroy healthcare-associated infections. HAIs are running rampant within the healthcare system. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are over 1.2 million infections a year with 100,000 deaths occurring.
Let There Be Light
May 1, 2013 1:46 pm | by Mike Schmidt, Editor, Surgical Products | Articles | CommentsWhat constitutes good or sufficient surgical lighting in today’s operating room is not the same as it was just a few short years ago. Advancements in technology and product development have sparked an ongoing evolution of lighting products. As a result, the needs, wants, and expectations of hospitals and medical facilities have grown and evolved as well.
May 2013
May 1, 2013 1:39 pm | Digital Editions | CommentsDespite some challenges, MIS surgery is poised for sustained growth and development in emerging markets. Also in this issue, evaluating take-apart instruments for laparoscopic procedures is no easy task.
Dr. Mark Werner Named President Of American College Of Physician Executives
May 1, 2013 11:32 am | News | CommentsThe American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) today announced the selection of the new members and officers of the 2013-14 board of directors, including the appointment of Mark Werner, MD, CPE, FACPE, as ACPE president and chairman of the board.
ACell Receives SMARTCAP Award From NASA-Funded Space Research Institute
May 1, 2013 11:26 am | News | CommentsACell, Inc., a leading developer of next-generation regenerative medicine products, announced today that it has received the Space Medicine and Related Technologies Commercialization Assistance Program (SMARTCAP) award, given by National Space Biomedical Research Institute's (NSBRI) Industry forum.
