Man Accidentally Circumcised After Paperwork Mix-Up
A man was circumcised by mistake after bungling surgeons got him muddled up with another patient. The shocking revelation came to light in a report by the UK’s National Health…
The Science of Bone Cement; Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
The successful, long-term performance of orthopedic implants depends on: implant material, prosthesis design, biocompatibility of the component, wear of the articular surfaces, quality of the bone, and stability of fixation.…
Why are there vending machines in hospitals?
This seems like an odd question to ponder, and it certainly would seem to have nothing to do with the current state of medicine and health care in our country.…
Surgical smoke generated in Utah operating rooms contains same hazards as cigarette smoke, report says
SALT LAKE CITY — We’ve come a long way in limiting cigarette smoke in public places, but half a million health care workers in the U.S. are still exposed to…
Hybrid Operating Room
Operating Room Nursing
Operating Room Policy and Procedure
Operating Theatre Preparation
Perioperative Documentation
Perioperative Education
Perioperative Nursing
The Surgical Count; Best Practices
Overview/Procedure Description It is essential for the safety of the patient that a national standard for counting procedures be employed. Accountable items are instruments and other items, which by their…
What To Expect When Preparing For Surgery
As your surgery date gets closer, you might feel uneasy. But the more you know about what to expect, the less nervous you’ll be. Take a few minutes to learn…
China performs first 5G-based remote surgery on human brain 3,000 km away
A patient suffering from Parkinson’s disease has received China’s first 5G-based remote surgery with a deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant, according to local media. The remote surgery powered by 5G…
Three months after surgery, doctors find forceps inside woman’s abdomen in Hyderabad
The woman, who underwent a surgery in November, returned to the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) complaining of severe stomach pains. A woman in Hyderabad went through excruciating pain…
Body mechanics
Ergonomics
Manual Handling
Neurovascular Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Patient Education
Perioperative Education
Effect of Heavy School Bags on the Spine
Posture is a bigger concern than most think. With growing workload for school children, the weight of this issue is increasing every day. Carrying heavy weighted and oversized school bags…
Myomectomy; All You Need to Know
Overview Myomectomy (my-o-MEK-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids — also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs). These common noncancerous growths appear in the uterus, usually during childbearing years, but they…
Incisional Hernia: What It Is and How It’s Treated
An incisional hernia happens when a weakness in the muscle of the abdomen allows the tissues of the abdomen to protrude through the muscle. The hernia appears as a bulge…
Hybrid Operating Room
Life in the operating room
Perioperative Education
Surgeons
Surgical Technology
The First Virtual Reality App for Live Operating Room Experiences
A virtual reality app developed by GIBLIB will allow medical students to experience an operating room environment. Every surgery is a complex event both for the patient and the team…
University Hospital Ayr becomes first Scottish hospital with 4K theatre
University Hospital Ayr in Scotland has installed the first 4K integrated theatre. The Olympus Endoalpha theatre uses a Visera 4K ultra high definition camera to provide images four times the…
Operating Theatre
Operating Theatre Preparation
Patient Education
Perioperative Education
Perioperative Nursing
Preparation for Surgery
Surgical Positioning
Patient Positioning
THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENT POSITIONING Patient positioning is vital to a safe and effective surgical procedure. Proper patient positioning depends on the type and length of procedure, anesthesia access to…