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Opioid-Related Adverse Events Increase Hospital Stays, Costs Of Care
April 26, 2013 11:03 am | News | CommentsResearchers conducted statistical analysis to evaluate risk factors that may predispose patients to postsurgical ORAEs and compared differences in length of stay, total hospitalization costs, 30-day readmission rates and inpatient mortality between the patients who experienced an ORAE and those who did not.
Are Living Liver Donors At Risk From Life-Threatening 'Near-Miss' Events?
April 26, 2013 10:57 am | News | CommentsDonor mortality is about 1 in 500 donors with living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Research of transplant centers around the world found that those with more experience conducting live donor procedures had lower rates of aborted surgery and life-threatening "near-miss" events.
Hospital Boosts Patient Safety With Expanded Use Of Capnography Technology
April 26, 2013 10:47 am | News | CommentsMemorial Hospital of Lafayette County (MHLC) recently strengthened patient safety measures by expanding the use of capnography technology to monitor patients using patient controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps to regulate their pain.
Texas Institute For Robotic Surgery Among First To Perform Single-Site Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery
April 26, 2013 10:43 am | News | CommentsThis single-site robotic platform provides surgeons with the increased dexterity, control and high-definition 3-D vision found with traditional robotic surgery, as well as the added benefit of performing the operation through a single, nearly invisible scar hidden in the navel.
Versapor Bladeless Optical 12mm Trocar
April 26, 2013 10:31 am | by Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsThe introduction of the Versapor Bladeless Optical 12mm Trocar is the newest addition to the wide offering of Covidien access products. It offers surgeons visualization during trocar placement to help clinicians minimize the risk of trocar injuries.
PurMist
April 26, 2013 10:19 am | by Integrity Supply | Product Releases | CommentsNew PurMist from Integrity Supply is the only full body sanitizer that uses natural essential oils, offers glove-like protection for the hands and is an eco-friendly product. PurMist moisturizes skin/hands and offers four hours of continual protection after each application.
Stellar Positioning Products
April 26, 2013 10:07 am | by Encompass Group, LLC | Encompass Group | Product Releases | CommentsThe Pillow Factory Division of Encompass Group, LLC announces new Stellar Positioning Products. The positioners in this new line were all designed by clinicians and patients working together to find the perfect balance between the function healthcare providers require and the comfort patients deserve.
Hybrid OR Design Helps In Some CAD Procedures
April 26, 2013 9:42 am | Articles | CommentsA one-stop "hybrid" operating room that allows surgeons and cardiologists to repair blocked arteries in the same setting improves outcomes in certain patients, a large, single-center study found. There were significantly lower adverse events in patients treated in the hybrid suite compared with those who received isolated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at 3 years (6.4% versus 22.7%, P<0.001).
Attorneys And Physicians Share Common Goals?
April 26, 2013 9:37 am | by Skeptical Scalpel | Blogs | CommentsA recent American College of Surgeons Bulletin article states that surgeons and liability attorneys want similar things for patients. "Both surgeons and patient attorneys are committed to patient well-being and the relief of patient suffering." Really? So for liability attorneys, it's not about the money? I see; it's about "relief of patient suffering."
Zoll Expands Manufacturing Business In Silicon Valley
April 25, 2013 3:43 pm | News | CommentsZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices and related software solutions, announced today that as a result of its continued growth it purchased a 124,500-square-foot building in San Jose, California, an area ranked as the country’s busiest advanced manufacturing corridor.
SynCardia Certified Centers Perform Record Number Of Total Artificial Heart Implants During Q1 2013
April 25, 2013 2:37 pm | by SynCardia Systems, Inc. | News | CommentsSynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the world’s first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that a record 40 implants of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart were performed at 24 SynCardia Certified Centers during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Minimally Invasive MRI-Guided Laser Ablation Surgery
April 25, 2013 10:54 am | by YouTube | Videos | CommentsDr. Jeffrey Ojemann, director of epilepsy surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital, explains a cutting-edge treatment for epilepsy: minimally invasive MRI-guided laser ablation surgery. Laser ablation surgery is much safer and more precise than other treatments, with fewer side effects.
The Effects Of Robotic Surgery On Kidney Donation
April 25, 2013 10:02 am | by YouTube | Videos | CommentsThanks to robotic technology, the donation process is better than ever for a living kidney donor. Many of the advancements with kidney transplants have focused on the recipient. This is no longer the case. Now minimally-invasive procedures help the donor recover faster.
Defending Robotic Surgery
April 25, 2013 9:50 am | by YouTube | Videos | CommentsThe FDA has launched an investigation into the Da Vinci surgical system amid growing concerns over the rising rates of robotic surgery complications. Dr. David Samadi leading robotic prostate surgeon joins the Fox News team to defend the robot.
War Zone Technology To Bring Normalcy To Boston Wounded
April 25, 2013 9:38 am | by ABC News | Videos | CommentsMedical professionals have made significant progress in returning amputees to a normal life. Technology has allowed for the development of prosthetic limbs that give both war veterans and the victims of the recent Boston bombings a second chance.
