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Positioning a Patient with a Broken Bone for Spinal Anesthesia

Radius Anesthesia

Patients with a fracture may require surgery to reposition or restructure their bones, and spinal anesthesia is an excellent tool for pain management in many orthopedic surgeries. However, positioning these patients for the administration of spinal anesthesia presents unique clinical challenges due to the pain and physical limitations resulting from their broken bone(s).

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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System launches program aimed at optimizing surgical pain management and reducing opioid use

Goldfinch Health

Surgery has long been known as a gateway to long-term opioid painkiller use and dependence. Studies show 9% of surgery patients who have never used an opioid become long-term users of opioids after being legally prescribed opioids after a surgery. “Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s mission and vision are to advance health together and be the most trusted partner in health.

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Understanding Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Key Roles and Responsibilities – Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals Benefits of Effective Sterile Processing Support Best Practices in Sterile Processing Advanced Tools & Techniques Implementing Sterile Processing Improvements Overcoming Common Challenges The Future of Sterile Processing Conclusion -Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals Frequently Asked Questions Sterile processing support for hospitals plays a pivotal role in maintaining patient safety and m

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Perioperative Medicine: A Value-Driven Strategy for Hospital Growth and Efficiency

Somnia

Surgical care remains one of the most significant drivers of overall hospital cost—yet the medical readiness of complex surgical patients is often overlooked in financial and operational planning. While the cost-effectiveness of any surgery requires consideration of both short- and long-term improvements in patient outcomes and quality of life, the episode-of-care cost varies depending on individual circumstances.

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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Geoffrey Dunn: Why Surgical Palliative Care and Mentorship Deserve Our Investment

AAS

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of surgery, it’s easy to become singularly focused on curing disease or achieving technical excellence. But all of us who have walked alongside patients facing life-limiting illness know that there is another kind of skill—quieter, but no less vital—that defines excellent surgical care: the ability to meet patients where they … The post Honoring the Legacy of Dr.

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Scrubs to startups: Viral neurosurgeon is breaking barriers, fixing spines, advocating for safer ORs

OR Manager

When Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, FCNS, board-certified neurosurgeon known on Tik Tok and Instagram as @Ladyspinedoc, watched a viral video of a surgeon berating an OR nurse during a livestreamed procedure, she was incredibly bothered by the shameful display. She took to her popular platform and spoke out against that behavior, breaking down exactly […] The post Scrubs to startups: Viral neurosurgeon is breaking barriers, fixing spines, advocating for safer ORs appeared first on OR Manag

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Inside the 2025 State of U.S. Nursing & Technicians Report

Incredible Health

Register now to join our upcoming webinar! Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET 1 in 5 nurses want to leave their jobs this year. Want to know why? In this ever-changing landscape, healthcare leaders must be equipped with the latest workforce data and insights to refine their talent strategies. […] The post Inside the 2025 State of U.S.

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Fueling Surgical Superstars (and Maybe Avoiding My Cooking)

AAS

Hey everyone, Tim Pawlik here, your perpetually enthusiastic President of the Association for Academic Surgery Foundation (AASF). I’m here today not to discuss the finer points of surgical knot tying (though that is a surprisingly engaging topic!), but to chat about something near and dear to my heart: nurturing the brilliant minds that will shape … The post Fueling Surgical Superstars (and Maybe Avoiding My Cooking) appeared first on Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).

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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Research Day

The Stitch

The annual event highlighted the academic achievements of the department’s residents, fellows, staff and students through a session of scientific posters and a morning of back-to-back oral presentations. The post Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Research Day appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Ensuring ADA Compliance: New Standards for Wheelchair Scales

CME Corp

As of October 8, 2024, new regulations from the U.S. Access Board require medical diagnostic equipment (MDE), including wheelchair scales, meet specific technical standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These new standards include specialized features that ensure the product is easily accessible and designed to keep patients safe.

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The Process Of Promotion in Academic Medicine

RK.MD

With the assistance of my department, I recently submitted my application for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. I wanted to outline some of the considerations for promotion in academic medicine including the benefits and process. Introduction to my personal narrative First, one of the single worst mistakes I made was starting in October (instead of September).

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RFK RECOMMENDS WEARABLES FOR ALL. WHERE’S THE DATA?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesiologists watch vital sign monitors continuously in the operating room every day, and have more experience following vital sign abnormalities minute-to-minute than other physicians. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) wants everyone to wear a smartwatch, fitness tracker, or other piece of wearable health tech as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, so individuals can follow their own health care information on their wearable.

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Improving pediatric healthcare through smarter lab testing: embracing value-based stewardship

The Stitch

Amid growing economic pressures and evolving healthcare expectations, the U.S. health system is undergoing a significant shift toward value-based care. As part of this transformation, The post Improving pediatric healthcare through smarter lab testing: embracing value-based stewardship appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: July 11, 2025

LeanBlog

Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation Honoring Dr. Lucian Leape: Pioneering Systemic Change to Safer Healthcare Dr.

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Pennsylvania Fully Implements Nurse Licensure Compact July 7, 2025

Triage Staffing

J uly 7, 2025 will be a great day for Pennsylvania nurses! It’s the day that the Nurse Licensure Compact is fully implemented in the state of Pennsylvania. This means that any RN or LPN who has their home license from Pennsylvania is eligible to practice in any of the current compact states. Current NLC members as of July 2025 And right now, there are plenty of compact states to choose from!

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Why Home Health Physical Therapists are Essential – and Why Platinum Medical Staffing is Your Best Choice!

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Home health physical therapists play a crucial role in healthcare, delivering personalized care directly to patients’ homes. This unique service not only accelerates recovery but also significantly improves the quality of life for many individuals, especially seniors and those recovering from surgery. Why are Home Health Physical Therapists so Important?

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Roy Williams Jr. starts his day with exercise

The Stitch

Dr. Roy Williams Jr., assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, shares some of his healthy habits with us. The post Healthy Habits: Dr. Roy Williams Jr. starts his day with exercise appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Feedback Theater: Going Through the Motions Without Meaning It

LeanBlog

I recently had an annual wellness exam through a hospital system's primary care group. Everything went well and I had a good experience. Even though I can't help thinking about opportunities for improvement, I wasn't itching to provide any feedback. On the way out, I noticed a sign on a large metal box that invited feedback. The cheerful sign says “Tell Us!

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Triage Triumphs: July 2025

Triage Staffing

From time to time, we are lucky enough to get kudos for our recruiters and it was recently National Healthcare Recruiter Day so our travelers shared the love. We’re thrilled to be able to share these. Want to send a kudos to another Triage traveler or a recruiter? Send an email to social@triagestaff.com and we’ll make sure to pass on the congratulations.

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STS/SCA Webinar Series: Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Thoracic Aortic Surgery

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Webinar STS/SCA Webinar Series: Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Thoracic Aortic Surgery gmckinney Tue, 07/08/2025 - 13:46 August 28, 2025 Join us for the first installment of the STS/SCA webinar series, Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Thoracic Aortic Surgery. In this webinar, the multidisciplinary panel will discuss the management of two cases from the perspective of both cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons.

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Dr. Wylie W. Vale, Jr. Memorial Lecture celebrates and inspires research

The Stitch

The event celebrates the life and research of Vale, who received a doctorate in physiology and biochemistry from Baylor in 1968, by inviting renowned scientists in the field of metabolism to present their work to the Baylor community. The post Dr. Wylie W. Vale, Jr. Memorial Lecture celebrates and inspires research appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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State Board of Nursing Regulation #16A-5145: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Fees

PANA

Amends existing regulations to recognize and license certified registered nurse anesthetists, update provisions relating to licensure by endorsement and mandatory child abuse education and training, and update reactivation fees provisions for clinical nurse specialists.

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Indonesia on Track to Achieve Sovereign AI Goals With NVIDIA, Cisco and IOH

NVIDIA: Healthcare

As one of the world’s largest emerging markets, Indonesia is making strides toward its “Golden 2045 Vision” — an initiative tapping digital technologies and bringing together government, enterprises, startups and higher education to enhance productivity, efficiency and innovation across industries. Building out the nation’s AI infrastructure is a crucial part of this plan.

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Across the Pond: The Language of Healing 

Association of Women Surgeons

By Shreya Sankar I learned at a young age that medicine transcends the borders of culture and time.

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Latin Heart Rounds: Intricacies of Cardiac Surgery for Women

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Webinar Latin Heart Rounds: Intricacies of Cardiac Surgery for Women gmckinney Tue, 07/08/2025 - 11:57 July 25, 2025 Image In this webinar collaboration between STS, the Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery (LACES)  and the EACTS Women in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Committee (WICTS) , led by LACES President-Elect Lorena Montes Villalobos, MD, international speakers from Latin America will go over the features and challenges associated with cardiac surgery in women.

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