CME Corp

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This procedure aims to reduce blood volume, red cell mass, and iron levels in patients. The use of a scale for this procedure is essential. Therapeutic phlebotomy, a controlled blood removal process, is an effective treatment for various medical conditions including hemochromatosis, fatty liver disease, and polycythemia vera.

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IU School of Medicine

MARCH 11, 2024

92-year-old Faith Towriss Fouch was among the first patients to undergo a brand new procedure done in our Cath Lab called TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. Faith's journey to receiving this procedure has been a rather long one. I feel good!"

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USMD Health System

MAY 9, 2024

Meet with a bariatric surgeon and learn about advanced procedures like sleeve gastronomy and gastric bypass. Are you considering bariatric surgery?

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A swimmer, hiker, and martial artist, you’d never guess 64-year-old Trisha McLaughlin struggled with an irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure, and has undergone a number of heart procedures. In her mid-50s, Trisha noticed an irregular… Source

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 24, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery, a common procedure for addressing cervical spine issues, using comprehensive information from the Cleveland Clinic. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure designed to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck.

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MEDITEK

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although the prone position is utilized in various surgical procedures, it is most commonly implemented during posterior spine surgery. Prone head supports provide support for the patient’s face during prone procedures. Since then, doctors have improved this strategy, and prone positioning currently has several medical applications.

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USMD Health System

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bariatric surgery allows patients to take control of their health and experience benefits such as improved mobility, better mental health, and more.

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Surgical Techie

MARCH 19, 2024

Subcutaneous injections are a common medical procedure used to administer medications into the layer of tissue just beneath the skin. While seemingly straightforward, mastering the technique is crucial for healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and comfort.

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SurgicalPerformance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

How do I compare with others doing the same procedure?” I simply wanted an accurate answer to the eternal questions that all performance-minded surgeons ask, “How I am doing? ” I needed to know where I stood. Especially with respect to complications.

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Perioperative Consulting

MAY 31, 2019

Learn more about perioperative consulting practices in our perioperative blog

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A lumbar discectomy is a life-changing procedure for many patients suffering from back pain due to a herniated disc. A lumbar discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated disc in the lower back. This prep work allows the surgeon to focus entirely on the procedure.

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Surgical Techie

JUNE 18, 2023

The Richardson retractor is a surgical instrument used in various surgical procedures, including gynecological, urological, and abdominal surgeries. It is designed to hold back soft tissues and provide a clear view of the surgical site.

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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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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.

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SurgicalPerformance

JUNE 27, 2024

Such delayed diagnoses cause major problems, often requiring several subsequent procedures to fix them. These injuries come to light sometimes up to 10 days post-surgery, many days after the patient has been discharged. I was once involved in a case where the patient… Source

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SurgicalPerformance

JUNE 27, 2024

Such delayed diagnoses cause major problems, often requiring several subsequent procedures to fix them. These injuries come to light sometimes up to 10 days post-surgery, many days after the patient has been discharged. I was once involved in a case where the patient… Source

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s a heart bypass or valve replacement, these procedures require precision and teamwork. Surgical assistants work closely with surgeons to ensure safe and efficient procedures. Why Surgical Assistants Are Essential in Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiovascular procedures can last several hours.

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Symmetry Surgical

MARCH 7, 2016

Newer, energy-based techniques like electrosurgery have paved the way for faster and more efficient surgical procedures. Electrosurgical Units, or ESUs, are becoming more popular with both routine and sophisticated veterinary procedures. Electrosurgical procedures help to reduce the time for anesthesia.

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Amanda Xi

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Many of us also have administrative titles that require use of this nonclinical time – one of my titles is the “Director of Procedural Sedation,” which means that I oversee and implement the policy our institution has related to procedural sedation.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Per the Anesthesiology article, these trends include a) an aging patient population, b) an evolution of surgical procedures and procedural areas, c) the number of anesthesia providers entering the workforce, and d) the changing generational preferences and attitudes of these providers. of the population).

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JUNE 3, 2024

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

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SurgicalPerformance

MARCH 6, 2024

My first point last year was: “Did I perform a new procedure?” Twelve months ago we discussed “Goal setting” and how it can help moving forward, developing your medical practice and improving your job satisfaction. For me personally, some of them are still very valid. Some I achieved; others not (yet).

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It allows surgeons and multidisciplinary medical providers to estimate a patient’s individualized risk in real-time, based on specific factors such as tumor characteristics, comorbidities, and procedures performed. General Thoracic Surgeon Clinical Decision-Making Database Patient Outcomes Quality Improvement Use the Calculator

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 5, 2024

SpecialtyCare’s Comprehensive Approach to Surgical Services SpecialtyCare offers hospitals a wide range of surgical services that enhance the precision, safety, and success of various procedures. Autotransfusion is particularly useful during surgeries where significant blood loss occurs, such as orthopedic or trauma procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 24, 2024

This part of the procedure generates a cancerous cellular kill in and of itself. This procedure improves chemotherapeutic drug absorption and its effect to the targeted tissue and surrounding area with minimum exposure to the rest of the body. In this way, the normal side effects of chemotherapy can hopefully be avoided.

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SpecialtyCare

JUNE 19, 2024

Our cardiac services team participates in more than 75,000 heart procedures annually. We capture patient care metrics and outcomes for every cardiac surgery and procedure we support, maintaining one of the largest databases capturing shareable procedural data in the country.

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Salem Anesthesia

APRIL 1, 2024

Demystifying Anesthesia: Answering the Top 5 Questions Anesthesia, the invisible hero of modern medicine, plays a crucial role in surgeries and medical procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable, pain-free, and safe. It allows patients to undergo surgeries and medical procedures painlessly and without awareness.

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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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Radius Anesthesia

AUGUST 19, 2024

During the procedure, the patient is typically sedated and prepared with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. Local anesthetics are used to numb the airway, allowing the patient to remain conscious while the procedure is carried out. Despite its advantages, fiberoptic intubation does have limitations.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As a partner to hospitals rather than a direct-to-consumer provider, SpecialtyCare empowers healthcare facilities to deliver better care to patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures. This service is vital in procedures such as coronary artery bypass, heart valve repair or replacement, and heart transplants.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Patients and Payers Prefer ASCs to HOPDs Patients and payers alike increasingly prefer ASCs to traditional hospital-based settings given that the cost of procedures are significantly lower for most procedures. Not only are ASCs more patient friendly on the financial side, payers are also keen on shifting procedures away from HOPDs.

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Platinum Meidcal Staffing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Surgical assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs), and physician assistants (PAs) play a critical role in ensuring that these procedures go smoothly, efficiently, and successfully. These duties not only speed up the procedure but also reduce the risk of complications, leading to better patient outcomes and a faster recovery.

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SurgicalPerformance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We know what procedure is required and how to do it. But knowing is part of what we do. It’s our job, our responsibility. We know about our patients, their age, general medical health, past surgical and medical history. Not knowing anyone of those things puts the patient and you at risk.

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LiveData

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As surgical procedures become more complex with new tools and technology, surgeons and perioperative staff are increasingly expected to manage complicated workflows and larger workloads.

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CME Corp

MAY 7, 2024

With this in mind, ASCs are looking to increase the number of high acuity, high reimbursement procedures - like cardiac and orthopedic - to their centers. Adding to the growth potential, Center’s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has unexpectedly started expanding the ASC-covered procedures list.

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Surgical Techie

JULY 1, 2023

A tourniquet machine is a medical device used to apply and control the pressure of a tourniquet during surgical procedures. It is an advanced technology designed to provide accurate and consistent pressure, minimizing the risk of complications such as nerve damage or tissue necrosis.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is one of the most common procedures in the US. Performed more than 17.1 million times per year in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings as well as ambulatory surgery More » The post Ambulatory endoscopy management strategies keep patients, finances healthy appeared first on OR Manager.

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