Vaginal Hysterectomy: What you need to know
Overview Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. During a vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon detaches the uterus from the ovaries, fallopian tubes and upper…
Operating Room Issues That Are Avoidable
No matter the hospital or practice, operating room issues are bound to arise. In some cases, those issues can become huge detriments to the safety of both patients and surgical…
Fundamental Surgery Becomes First VR Surgical Training Simulation To Gain CPD Accreditation
Fundamental Surgery becomes the first VR surgical training simulation with haptics to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation. FundamentalVR, developers of immersive training technology for the surgical community, has announced…
Robot knee surgeon opens up new world for Canberra patients
Orthopedic surgeon Brendan Klar and Beverly Webb of Monash, who had the first knee replacement done by a surgical robot. Picture: Karleen Minney Beverly Webb was standing in kitchen at…
O-ARM SURGICAL IMAGING SYSTEM BY MEDTRONIC
For Spine, Orthopaedic Trauma, and Neurological Procedures OVERVIEW The O-armTM system is an intraoperative 2D/3D imaging system that is designed to meet the workflow demands of the surgical environment. It…
Euthanasia Becoming ‘Default Way to Die’ in Belgium
BRUSSELS – Belgium has long been famous for food, like waffles and chocolate. But it’s becoming famous for death. Belgium has the most liberal euthanasia laws in the world. You…
The Melbourne surgeon giving FGM survivors their orgasms back through clitoris restoration
It wasn’t until she was in her early 20s that Jools realised there was something not quite right about her clitoris. “It looked like it had been cut,” Jools says.…
In the operating room, a robot that could improve knee replacement outcomes
Vail-Summit Orthopaedics is excited to be working with the Zimmer Biomet Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA) at Vail Health There’s an app for recoveryZimmer Biomet, the maker of ROSA, has partnered…
Aseptic Technique
Definition Aseptic technique is a set of specific practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contamination by pathogens. Purpose Aseptic technique is employed to…
Elective surgeries cancelled as Queensland public hospitals reach capacity
Queenslanders are being urged by the state’s Health Minister not to go hospital unless it is a medical emergency, with almost every public facility in the south-east at capacity. Key…
Lung Lobectomy: What you need to know
What is a lobectomy? A lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs. The lungs have sections called lobes. The right lung has 3 lobes.…
Abdominal Hysterectomy; All You Need to Know
Overview An abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus through an incision in your lower abdomen. Your uterus — or womb — is where a baby grows…
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FDA Warns About Serious Adverse Events With Surgical Staplers
A letter to healthcare providers Dear Healthcare Provider, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned by the increasing number of adverse events associated with surgical staplers and staples…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Open Heart Bypass Surgery
Frequently referred to as CABG surgery, or open heart surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery is the surgical treatment of choice for blocked arteries surrounding the heart. The heart pumps…
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Operating Room Nurse Interview Questions
Question 1. A Practice Nurse Regularly Performs Certain Routine Procedures. What Are They? Answer : A practice nurse will treat and dress wounds as well as take blood samples, urine…
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What is Sterilization? – Types and Methods in Microbiology
Sterilization is a process of destruction of all forms of living microorganisms from a substance. Articles having direct application on humans and animals are subjected to sterilization. These materials include…