SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant is a specialized surgical professional who provides direct assistance to the surgeon during cardiothoracic procedures. These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. Documenting surgical procedures and patient outcomes.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 15, 2025

IONM provides surgeons with real-time data during complex surgeries so that potential neurological injuries can be prevented. The signals of these modalities during surgical procedures offer an early warning in the event that neural injury is imminent. This modality is one of the oldest and most common. Motor Evoked Potential (MEP).

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JUNE 18, 2025

Getting Started Avoiding case delays starts with tracking the major causes and using AI to proactively identify patients and procedures with a high probability of not starting on time. Key delay factors include: Procedure Complexity – Robotic, spine, and neuro cases frequently experience delays.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 6, 2025

Cost Efficiency: Extending the lifespan of instruments avoids costly replacements and delays in surgical procedures. Operational Flow: Efficient reprocessing reduces instrument shortages and supports timely surgeries. Collaborative Networks: Regional sterile processing centers supporting multiple hospitals for standardized quality.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 9, 2025

This also allows us to anticipate high-demand items — like specialty mesh for hernia procedures — and prevent shortages.” tructured communication ensures ongoing collaboration and problem-solving,” he says. “It Conversely, SPD staff should also observe surgeries at least once a year.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 17, 2025

With limited access to resources and infrastructure, the hospital operates in a way that requires grit, flexibility, and community-driven collaboration. Each cardiac specialty—surgery, cath lab, ICU, pre-op, and perfusion—was represented and embedded with local trainees. Boxes of supplies are shipped to volunteers in the U.S.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCares intraoperative neuromonitoring is among their most important ancillary care services, as it ensures patient safety during surgeries involving the nervous system. We collaborate directly with surgical teams to provide seamless integration. Supports faster recovery times post-surgery.

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Neurosurgery

JUNE 26, 2025

He was a master surgeon who delighted in performing rigorous cerebrovascular procedures, especially microvascular decompressions for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. He would show off the anatomy of a procedure to the entire operating room, explaining everything on the screen while mentoring the residents.

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USMD Health System

JUNE 26, 2025

When pain persists—or even worsens—after surgery, a condition known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) may be the cause. The spine surgeons on the medical staff at USMD Hospital at Arlington understand the challenges faced by individuals who are still suffering after an initial back surgery.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

At AI Summit Japan, TetraScience, a company that engineers AI-native scientific datasets, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to industrialize the production of scientific AI use cases to accelerate and improve workflows across the life sciences value chain.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JUNE 6, 2025

The operating room team today consists of multiple professionals working in collaboration, including the surgeon, the scrub tech, the circulating nurse, and the anesthesia MD or CRNA. Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The intern failed to irrigate the eye.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 21, 2025

As surgical procedures continue to increase and infection prevention becomes increasingly critical, career opportunities in sterile processing are expanding rapidly across the country. Every day, our sterile processing professionals know their expertise prevents infections, supports successful surgeries, and ultimately saves lives.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

JUNE 16, 2025

This three-day event was delivered groundbreaking insights and hands-on training for professionals involved in coronary surgery. Attendees engaged with leaders in cardiothoracic surgery through lectures, panel discussions, and collaborative learning activities.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 18, 2024

AI — already used to connect, analyze and offer predictions based on operating room data — will be critical to the future of surgery, boosting operating room efficiency and clinical decision-making. Unveiled at NVIDIA GTC , the global AI conference taking place March 18-21 in San Jose, Calif.,

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 4, 2023

Anesthesiology is a branch of medicine that focuses on pain relief and sedation for patients undergoing medical procedures. Job security: As long as there are surgeries, there will always be a need for skilled anesthesiologists. As an anesthesiologist, you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career.

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Neurosurgery

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As surgery evolved from a trade to a profession, surgical training also evolved, pioneered by William S. Advances in technology allow neurosurgeons today to perform a much wider range of procedures with better outcomes. Until the 19 th century, surgical training was haphazard with no standardization. Halsted , MD.

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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 5, 2024

Surgical prehabilitation, often shortened to “prehab,” is a proactive approach that prepares patients physically and psychologically for the stresses of surgery. This concept has gained traction in recent years, reflecting a broader understanding of the benefits of optimizing health before undergoing surgical procedures.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Spine surgeries are intricate, demanding procedures that require the precision of a well-coordinated surgical team. While the surgeon often takes the spotlight, the success of these procedures relies heavily on the seamless collaboration of key players behind the scenes.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MAY 15, 2024

A collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers is prepping robots for surgery. The physics-based framework was built using NVIDIA Isaac Sim , a robotics simulation platform for designing, training and testing AI-based robots. The open-source code package is now available on GitHub.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Modern surgery advancements have allowed surgeons to be more accurate during procedures, and reduce risks and recovery time for patients. In recent years, the shift towards more technology-based approaches to surgery have been notable. Humans have limitations, but in surgery, there’s no room for error. in 2012 to 15.1%

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Goldfinch Health

DECEMBER 22, 2022

One example appears to be surgery. The more I’ve learned about surgery, the more I recognize there is a dichotomy: “surgery as usual” vs. The more I’ve learned about surgery, the more I recognize there is a dichotomy: “surgery as usual” vs. “surgery as unusual”. What is the difference? Why is this the case?

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Symmetry Surgical

AUGUST 2, 2022

One day in the OR, with only one bar available, he secured the ring with the remaining bar with the hope his ring would remain stable throughout the procedure. For the past 40 years, the Bookwalter Retractor System’s design has evolved due to Dr. Bookwalter’s collaboration with his clinical peers. Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

MARCH 28, 2024

An alum of the NVIDIA Inception program for cutting-edge startups, Odin Vision builds cloud-connected AI software that helps clinicians detect and characterize areas of concern during endoscopy, a procedure where a tiny camera mounted on a tube is inserted into the gastrointestinal tract.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If your portfolio is looking for an acquisition positioned to leverage emerging trends in healthcare and deliver sustainable growth, investing in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) could be the perfect fit. Procedures with higher contribution margins and lower time demands are most desirable. What is the ASC’s Case Specialty Mix Like?

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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

The operating room (OR) is a team based unit where patients undergo surgical procedures. OR nurses can only care for one patient during surgery. Each day, they are assigned to an OR and assist with the surgeries scheduled in that room for the whole day. One of the best parts about the OR is taking care of one patient at a time.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Trans abdominal flaps, commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork, for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency. Learn more about our services here.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Traverse rectus abdominal muscle, flap (TRAM Flap), commonly used in breast reconstruction procedures, are intricate surgeries that demand precision and teamwork; for plastic surgeons performing these complex operations, having a skilled surgical assistant can significantly enhance the procedure’s success and efficiency.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While cataract surgery has a success rate of around 99% , many patients in low- and middle-income countries lack access to the common procedure due to a severe shortage of ophthalmologists. HelpMeSee’s devices can train doctors on multiple eye procedures using immersive tools inspired by flight simulators used in aviation.

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The Anesthesia Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

We are delighted to present an original article and systematic review on the use of risk scores to predict 30-day mortality after surgery in this month’s issue of Anaesthesia. evaluated the predictive ability of three novel risk scores for 30-day mortality after emergency bowel surgery. Darbyshire et al. Shrimpton et al.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

At the heart of every surgery lies precision, and neuro services ensure that procedures involving the nervous system are performed with the highest degree of safety and accuracy. Neuro services encompass the specialized care and technology used to monitor and protect the nervous system during medical procedures.

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Salem Anesthesia

JUNE 12, 2023

They play a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. CRNAs received specialized training that is critical in surgeries and healthcare. As a critical component of a successful surgery, CRNAs are constantly assessing the patient’s vitals and pain level/comfort.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

To improve SPD efficiency, effective management tools need to be implemented, including training and error tracking, tray optimization, and increased communication and collaboration between the SPD and the OR. The Journal cited a study where instrument tray load decreased by up to 39% thanks to assessment and optimization procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) A cardiovascular perfusionist plays a crucial role in cardiac surgery, ensuring that a patient’s heart and lungs continue to function during procedures like open-heart surgery. During Surgery : Once the surgery begins, the perfusionist monitors and controls the heart-lung machine.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Both departments must perform at optimal levels to ensure positive outcomes and patient safety, which means systematic collaboration isn’t just nice to have — it’s absolutely essential. 5 – Collaboration with Surgical Technologists. 2 – SPD Certification. . #4 4 – Lean Six Sigma Methodology.

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I chose this role because it’s a way to make a difference in surgery that truly can help patients get back to their day-to-day lives since we specialize in minimally invasive procedures,” says Austin. “I It’s about the relationships and collaborations she has with her team in the OR. “My

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 13, 2023

One of the rewarding aspects of being a Clinical Specialist is the opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being of patients and the success of surgical procedures.” My team’s dedication and collaboration have consistently led to outstanding results and achievements,” Dionna. “We We recently interviewed Dionna M.

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Caresyntax

JULY 14, 2024

Challenges in Surgical Care : The need for better data management and integration in surgery. Innovation and Technology in Surgery : How data-driven insights can enhance surgical outcomes and operational efficiency. Innovation and Technology in Surgery : How data-driven insights can enhance surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.

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