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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.
Mountain States Health Alliance Launches Perioperative Management SIS
May 1, 2013 11:22 am | News | CommentsSurgical Information Systems (‘SIS’), a leader in perioperative information systems, announced today that Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) has completed implementation of Perioperative Management by SIS for organizations using Soarian Clinicals from Siemens Healthcare in two facilities: Johnson City Medical Center and Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Study: Survival From Cardiac Arrest Highest In OR, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
May 1, 2013 10:56 am | News | CommentsUniversity of Michigan study from the “Online First” edition of Anesthesiology found cardiac arrest was associated with improved survival when it occurred in the operating room (O.R.) or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) compared to other hospital locations. The findings offer evidence that the presence of anesthesia providers in these locations may improve outcomes for certain patients.
First-Ever 'Blindfolded' Simulated Procedure Performed Using Robotics
May 1, 2013 10:48 am | News | CommentsSurgeons at Boston Children's Hospital, using a new man-machine interface, were able to successfully perform simulated robotic surgical procedures using only their sense of touch. Cambridge Research & Development (CRD) has recently completed research on a new haptic robotic interface which provides an enhanced level of tactile feedback allowing robotic operators to perform operations previously problematic and dangerous.
Regional Anesthesia Technique Significantly Improves Outcomes Of Hip, Knee Replacement
May 1, 2013 10:41 am | News | CommentsA highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Gastric Bypass Findings Could Lead To Diabetes Treatment
May 1, 2013 10:36 am | News | CommentsA Lund University research team has shed new light on why gastric bypass often sends diabetes into remission rapidly, opening the door to developing treatment with the same effect. About 85 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo a gastric bypass procedure recover from the disease within a few days, showing a return to normal blood sugar levels - long before any weight loss.
