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5 Signs Your Endoscope Needs Repair: A Guide for Hospital Staff

Total Scope

Endoscopes are vital tools used in medical procedures for visualizing internal organs and diagnosing various conditions. Like any other medical equipment, endoscopes can experience wear and tear over time, requiring timely repairs to ensure they function optimally.

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Anesthesiologist Shortages Globally

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

million operations from taking place (3). Growing shortages of anesthesiologists globally could significantly impact the availability of surgeries and other medical procedures, especially in rural and low-income areas. A changing world population and limited training opportunities in anesthesiology are other factors to consider.

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A Day in the Life of a CRNA: Insights & Experiences

Salem Anesthesia

Anesthesia is a vital tool in modern medicine and CRNAs serve as experts in providing this medical service to patients. Additionally, CRNAs are regarded as medical experts who play a collaborative role within the medical team in both planning and executing medical procedures.

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Surgeon-Worn Surgical Lighting: From LED to Xenon

Endovision

Surgical headlights worn by medical practitioners are a versatile light source, mainly used in hospitals or dental clinics. They are ideal for medical procedures that specifically require high-quality lighting, as they illuminate the site clearly to give practitioners the best possible field of vision.

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NON-PHYSICIAN SURGICAL ASSISTANT UTILIZATION AND EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS – Luis F Aragon, CSA, LSA, RSA

NSAA

Fortunately, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are turning to non-physician providers to help offset that need. The performance of certain complicated procedures often requires technical expertise on the part of both surgeon and the surgical assistant. The US is facing a shortage of physicians, and that shortage is growing.

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12 TIPS ON BECOMING AN OUTSTANDING ANESTHESIOLOGIST

The Anesthesia Consultant

We’re entering an era of metrics for physicians, in which the government and hospital systems will collect data to monitor quality and performance. Learn to perform medical procedures at the highest level. Many hospitals and surgical centers prefer to have an RN place the preoperative IVs. Stick up for yourself.

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The Difference Between Halogen and LED Lights in Surgical Rooms

Symmetry Surgical

Lighting is one of the most important elements in surgical rooms, and is absolutely crucial to the overall efficiency of any medical team’s ability to successfully complete the varied procedures. Historically, halogen lighting has been the gold standard for medical facilities and operating rooms.