Articles
It’s Time For Surgery’s Future To Go Under The Knife
March 5, 2010 11:52 am | by Pier Giulianotti, M.D. University of Illinois at Chicago | CommentsIt’s not enough to have mere awareness in robotic surgery; the imperative lies in applying it—and differently. March 8, 2010 Pier Giulianotti, M.D. Recently, I consulted with a leading medical manufacturer about a new surgical tool in development which would expand the depth and scope of robotic surgeries presently available to the medical community.
Automating The Driver Of The Hospital
March 5, 2010 11:52 am | by Amanda McGowan | CommentsIn response to the increased economic pressures and quality concerns facing hospitals today, many facilities are automating their perioperative systems in an effort to boost revenue and improve clinical outcomes. March 8, 2010 No one, no matter how smart they are, can remember everything,” says Susan Almquist-Baldwin, Vice President of Perioperative Systems at North Shore Long Island Jewish (NSLIJ).
A Window Into The Body
March 5, 2010 7:04 am | by Amanda McGowan | CommentsManufacturers of surgical display systems discuss how the technology has evolved to accommodate minimally invasive surgery, features to consider when purchasing displays for your operating room, and what to expect in the future for visualization in the OR. March 5, 2010 The rise of HD endoscopic systems used in MIS procedures has driven the need for HD surgical displays in the OR.
The Doctor’s Failure To Cut Costs
March 5, 2010 6:13 am | by Pauline W. Chen, MD | CommentsOn wards and in intensive care units, when doctors, nurses, patients and families find themselves at odds with one another, they inevitably turn to the experts of last resort: the bioethicists. Regularly called upon to weigh in on issues including life support, human research, patient rights and organ transplantation, bioethicists are known for bringing clarity to situations so overwrought with opinions, values and special interests that consensus appears impossible.
Purchasing Surgical Supply Carts
March 5, 2010 6:13 am | Stanley Innerspace | CommentsWhat to consider before buying surgical supply carts for your surgical suite. March 9, 2010 By Shannon Kennedy, Director of Marketing, Stanley Innerspace 1. Involve the end-user in the purchasing decision – An obvious consideration that is often overlooked.
Projectors Aid Virtual Reality Medical Research
March 3, 2010 6:26 am | CommentsHuman movement and rehabilitation after military combat, sports and other activities is explored using virtual visualization March 3, 2010 Motek Medical system at McGill University Pain, Mind, and Movement Research Lab at the Constance Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre.
Turning Medical Discards Into Life-Saving Treasures
March 2, 2010 12:43 pm | CommentsBy Holly Frew, MedShare Hospital staff discard supplies and used medical supplies in MedShare collection bins at their facility. Eva Trepanier empties a large black garbage bag full of medical items on a table. After four years of volunteering at MedShare, she’s still amazed at the amount of medical supplies collected each week from Atlanta-area hospitals.
"I'd Like To Go Home Today"
March 2, 2010 6:13 am | CommentsHe was a big, burly man with a gruff voice and a temperament to match. His abdomen was a sprawling landscape of scars. And he was sick—seriously so— and needed to spend a little time with me in a cold room with hot lights. As is often the case, his surgery and recovery were complicated by chronic anticoagulation, a history of thromboembolism, a little heart disease, and a few other things that in the end caused me more worry than actual problems.
Used Equipment Offers Dual Green Benefit
March 1, 2010 12:29 pm | by Bill Whittemore | CommentsWith a better understanding of used equipment options, hospitals can save up to 75 percent. With an understanding of the sources, classification of rebuilding and types of vendors involved, professionals can find used equipment that functions like new. Hospitals and surgical centers are not immune to the current economic condition, and as a result the purchasing of used equipment has become a more prominent option.
Touch
March 1, 2010 5:54 am | CommentsWe have to believe that even the briefest of human connections can heal. Otherwise, life is unbearable. -Agate Nesaule The patient arrived at the rural clinic near Guazapa, El Salvador, in his mother’s arms with a mouth gag tied in place and his hands wrapped in bandages.
Purchasing Considerations For Surgical Mobility
March 1, 2010 5:53 am | by Betsy Mikalacki Marketing, TransMotion Medical, Inc. | CommentsThe top three considerations surgical professionals should make when purchasing surgical mobility equipment are: safe patient handling, optimal patient throughput and maximizing surgical space. 1. Safe Patient Handling To retain a healthy nursing staff and meet Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal #9 (reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls), implement equipment that achieves safe patient handling.
True Tales About Healthcare Abroad
February 26, 2010 5:45 am | CommentsMandatory bed rest. Dirt cheap deliveries. Ringworm beatdowns. Have illness will travel. February 26, 2010 Can we all agree, there's something wrong when a person who's reluctant to drink a frozen margarita in Mexico City can rationalize getting a root canal in Tijuana? Or, that it's weird for a 24-year-old to consider the idea of scheduling her IUD implant surgery during a summer trip to England? It's called medical tourism, traveling abroad to receive free or reduced healthcare.
Surgery Can Be Effective Tool In Fight Against Weight
February 23, 2010 6:21 am | CommentsRabbi Nat Ezray’s decades of struggle with weight began early. He joined Weight Watchers in the fifth grade. In the 30 years to come, he would lose and gain weight several times over, each time gaining a bit more until his 5 foot 6 inch frame carried 280 pounds. “I felt hostage to it,” Rabbi Ezray said, “and powerless in the face of it, even though I did diet after diet.
It’s A Small World After All
February 22, 2010 5:37 am | by Zoe Kiren Deol, MD, FACS | CommentsIn Part 1 of 2, Dr. Deol discusses the cultural differences she has experienced during her international exposure to the world of medicine. February 22, 2010 I have written several columns recently on the state of health care in the US. I say “column” because I can’t stand the sound of the word “blog”.
Purchasing Surgical Carts
February 19, 2010 6:57 am | Capsa Solutions | CommentsKevin Mortenson of Capsa Solutionso offers insight into purchasing considerations for surgical mobility, specifically carts. 1. Each facility and staff has a different set of needs when considering mobility products. What’s most important is that you work with suppliers who are in tune with the pairing of product with purpose.
