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How “Surgery as Unusual” is Like Business as Unusual 

Goldfinch Health

The ERAS Society of the USA website provides sample standardized guidelines (protocols) for at least 21 distinct types of surgery. An abundance of over 5,000 peer-reviewed articles highlights evidence-based research demonstrating the efficacy of improved surgical outcomes achieved with ERAS.

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Bioburden and Biofilm: Know Your Enemy

Incision

The total number of viable microorganisms in a sample (or total viable count) is usually expressed in terms of colony forming units (or CFUs); the higher the count, the higher the burden. Image from Tenor Here at Incision, we’re dedicated to writing blogs that inspire conversation, bring teams closer together and educate in a dynamic way.