Symmetry Surgical

JULY 25, 2019

Generators convert electricity into energy, which travels through a pencil/handpiece to the electrode at the surgical site. Surgical smoke, also known as a plume, occurs when electricity and tissue meet.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 1, 2022

Illumination Intensity Surgeons require consistent high-intensity illumination to obtain clear visibility of a surgical site, especially when operating in small, deep cavities. Until recently, only surgical headlights powered by Xenon light sources offered the intense level of illumination desired by surgeons.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are reported to account for around 20% of all healthcare associated infections (HAIs), with an estimated annual cost of $3.3 American College of Surgeons and Surgical Infection Society: Surgical Site Infection Guidelines, 2016 Update". References Ban, K.A.

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 6, 2023

First-generation cephalosporins are often used in surgical prophylaxis due to their effectiveness against gram-positive bacteria. It has been shown to reduce the risk of surgical site infections, particularly in procedures involving implants.

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HealthLinx: Surgical Services

MARCH 22, 2018

Goals Achieved: Leadership development of Permanent Director; Improve first case on-time starts; Improve surgical turnover time; Decrease surgical site infections; Increase staff productivity. Outcome: Targeted deliverables achieved in 4 months.

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BFW Inc.

AUGUST 11, 2021

Different Types of Surgical Lighting Broadly speaking, there are three types of surgical lighting systems: Overhead Lights are ceiling-mounted and equipped with LED bulbs. Usually, these lights can be adjusted to enable surgeons to direct light to the surgical site. Con: Distances of up to 1.2

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Post-op day 14 participants had fewer complications from aquatic physical therapy compared to post-op day 6, suggesting that aquatic PT may be better after the surgical site has more time to heal. Aquatic physical therapy began on postoperative day 6 or 14 for the two groups making up the study cohort.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research has consistently indicated that distractions from excessive noise can hinder the OR team’s focus, potentially undermining their execution of sterile practices, thus increasing the risk of surgical site infections. Noise during operations can interfere with the OR team’s cognitive functions and task performance.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2022

By choosing BFW LED headlight systems, you can illuminate the surgical site without sacrificing quality or harming the environment. There is a cost involved to remove and replace Xenon lamps as well as to discard them, especially in certain states such as California that has enacted regulations regarding Universal Waste.

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Elmed

JANUARY 28, 2022

These invisible contaminates are a major source of hospital acquired infections (HAIs), including surgical site infections (SSIs). When it comes to surgical instruments, we’ve always been told that “If it isn’t clean, it can’t be sterile.” This is because microscopic viruses, bioburden and biofilm are invisible to the human eye.

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Trocar Supplies

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The pellet may be inserted into any fatty tissue in the lower abdomen between the groin and the waistline, which gives medical providers more flexibility when choosing a surgical site.

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In breast reconstruction, one study identified an increased risk for reoperation due to higher rates of surgical site infections in less familiar teams [ 14 ]. In primary hip and knee replacement, inconsistent surgeon-nurse teams were associated with slightly higher rates of readmission (13.2%

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EARN Cares

MARCH 24, 2022

Properly and safely positioning the patient for surgery to adequately expose the surgical site while preventing injuries and falls. Leading and participating in the official surgical time out to verify the correct patient, correct surgery, on the correct site, with all available supplies and instruments.

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Elmed

APRIL 21, 2021

2 The report that came out with additional details pointed out that: When surgical site infections are linked back to surgical instruments, biofilm is likely a root cause. A trail of evidence points to improper instrument cleaning practices and the hidden menace known as biofilm.”

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Adson Dressing Thumb Forceps Adson Dressing Forceps are versatile surgical instruments primarily designed for handling and manipulating dressings during medical procedures. In the field of circumcision , these forceps play a crucial role in managing and securing the dressing applied to the surgical site.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the ability to view the surgical site and follow the procedure in real-time, OR team members can strengthen care coordination by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, as well as the timing of their next task.

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Symmetry Surgical

JUNE 6, 2016

The return electrode must be placed on the side of the body opposite the surgical site, at a location between the patient’s implant and the point of surgery. The grounding or return pad must be placed as far away from the pacemaker or ICD as possible.

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Blickman Industries

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Also, it increases hospital length stay, mortality rates, ICU time, and surgical site infections. Hypothermia causes patient discomfort as well as harmful physiological and psychological responses such as hypothermic shivering, respiratory distress, reduced medication metabolism, and impaired wound healing.

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MEDITEK

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

AirFRAME protects patients and staff with Zonal Pressure Control®, which is unidirectional downward airflow clinically shown to reduce the potential for contamination at the surgical site. SLD also offers a solution called the LEDiffuser , an easy-install, lightweight solution for air distribution and high-quality lighting.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Test various surgical procedures to see which methodology would be the most effective in each patient’s unique situation. Video-Enabled Surgical Headlights For surgeons, visibility is essential. Blood absorbs a lot of light, so performing surgery requires focused illumination on the surgical site.

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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Sterility is fundamental to reducing surgical site infections. And having enough trays to support our surgical volumes means we’re not turning them over so quickly and so often, which can help reduce error and the wear and tear on the instruments. Sterile instruments are fundamental to surgery.

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