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Blood Transfusion in Pediatric Neurosurgeries: A Practical Guide

The Lay Medical Man

Introduction Blood transfusion in pediatric neurosurgery, particularly for procedures like craniosynostosis repair , requires a careful and calculated approach. The unique physiological characteristics of children—especially infants—demand precise blood volume estimation , loss assessment , and transfusion decision-making to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

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How Different Modalities in IONM Work

SpecialtyCare

What is IONM? Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is the use of electrophysiological methods to assess, monitor, and map the function of nervous system structures (the brain, the spinal cord, and all the nerves that branch from those structures) in order to improve surgical outcomes. IONM provides surgeons with real-time data during complex surgeries so that potential neurological injuries can be prevented.

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Battling Burnout in Nursing

The Circulating Life

The operating room is a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where precision, teamwork, and vigilance are non-negotiable. Lives are on the line, every role matters, and every decision can positively or negatively impact patient care. Safe surgical care demands seamless collaboration between surgeons, nurses, techs, and anesthesia providers, so that we can achieve excellent outcomes.

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Best Practices for Standardizing Medical Equipment

CME Corp

In busy acute care hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), consistent medical equipment is not just a nice-to-have - it can make a real difference in patient care, staff performance, and even the bottom line. These days, standardization isn’t just a trendy term, it’s a smarter way of thinking. But here’s the catch, many hospitals and ASCs still use a mix of different brands, duplicate devices, and employ multiple support protocols.

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Blast from the past: Revised data, evolving standards for OSA care in the perioperative setting

OR Manager

An estimated 22 million Americans were believed to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in 2019, according to data cited in a February 2019 article published by OR Manager. At that time, up to 80% of cases were undiagnosed, and 30% to 40% of the surgical patient population was believed to have diagnosed or suspected OSA. […] The post Blast from the past: Revised data, evolving standards for OSA care in the perioperative setting appeared first on OR Manager.

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How to Find a Sterile Processing Partner You Can Trust

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Why Hospitals Need to Find a Sterile Processing Partner What to Look for in a Sterile Processing Partner 1. Proven Clinical Expertise 2. Compliance & Accreditation Readiness 3. Real-Time Data & Transparency 4. Education & Continuous Training 5. Customization for Your Hospital 6. 24/7 Coverage and Support The SpecialtyCare Advantage See How You Stack Up: Try Our SPD Calculator Success Story: Turning Around an Underperforming SPD Choosing the Right Time to Make a Chan

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Almost 17 Years Later: Reflections on Lean Hospitals and the Journey of Improvement

LeanBlog

It's hard to believe, but it's been almost 17 years since the first edition of Lean Hospitals was published–an effort that eventually received the Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award and has since reached thousands of healthcare professionals around the world. When I wrote that first edition, Lean in healthcare was still new territory.

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Permission to Pause

Association of Women Surgeons

Like many general surgery residents, I’ve opted to pursue two years of academic development during my training.

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“Don’t Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Good” – Kyra Grathwohl’s Mission Trip to Nigeria

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents A Hospital in the Heart of Need Resourcefulness on the Front Lines Empowering Local Healthcare Providers The Human Element A Journey of Purpose At SpecialtyCare, supporting our clinicians’ commitment to serve others beyond borders is at the heart of what we do. In May, one of our own participated in a life-changing mission trip to Nigeria through the VOOM Foundation, thanks in part to funding from the AmSECT Mission Trip Scholarship, proudly supported by SpecialtyCare.

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A new way to treat varicose veins without surgery

The Stitch

Dr. Zachary Pallister discusses a new way to treat varicose veins without surgery through injectable foam. The post A new way to treat varicose veins without surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Rural Travel Assignments: The Ups and Downs of Going Off the Beaten Path

Triage Staffing

When most people picture travel healthcare assignments, they think of big-name hospitals in bustling cities. But if you’re really looking for a resume boost, don’t overlook the unique opportunities that come with rural placements. If you’re open to it, taking a travel healthcare job in a smaller town or rural hospital can be one of the most rewarding (and eye-opening) experiences of your career.

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Caresyntax Elevates Matt Krueger to Chief Executive Officer

Caresyntax

Company President and former Chief Customer Officer succeeds founders Dennis Kogan and Bjoern von Siemens San Francisco and Berlin – July 16, 2025 – Caresyntax, the global leader in surgical intelligence, today announced the appointment of Matt Krueger as Chief Executive Officer. Krueger succeeds company founders Dennis Kogan and Bjoern von Siemens.

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SIS Awarded Top Workplace Technology Industry Award

Surgical Information Systems

Surgical Information Systems named a 2025 Top Workplaces winner in the Technology Industry by Energage—its fifth consecutive year earning this honor.

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Professional development: Cockpit view clears credentialing terminology turbulence

OR Manager

Comparing healthcare to aviation is a long-standing tradition, especially when discussing safety systems like checklists. However, the similarities extend beyond protocols. Just as flying a paper airplane differs vastly from piloting a jumbo jet, so too does earning a certificate of attendance differ from achieving professional certification. Parallels like these can illuminate the otherwise confusing […] The post Professional development: Cockpit view clears credentialing terminology turb

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Why Partnering with Picis Opens New Opportunities for Organizations Worldwide

Picis

In today’s healthcare landscape, where operational efficiency and superior patient outcomes are paramount, organizations worldwide seek innovative solutions to meet these demands. Picis provides a transformative opportunity for companies to become reseller partners, offering access to cutting-edge perioperative and critical care solutions that enable healthcare institutions to operate more effectively.

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What the Fucose? Reflections on my path to becoming a pediatric surgeon-scientist

AAS

Being a surgeon-scientist is a privilege that offers the capacity to relieve suffering in the short-term and the opportunity to work in teams to develop new advances in medicine for the long-term. It’s also a challenge, and many of these challenges feel magnified as established mechanisms of scientific career advancement have been recently shaken. These … The post What the Fucose?

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FROM THE LABS: Revealing the path from heartburn to Barrett’s esophagus

The Stitch

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives the The post FROM THE LABS: Revealing the path from heartburn to Barrett’s esophagus appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Triage Triumphs: Nuclear Med Tech Elizabeth

Triage Staffing

At Triage, we’re known for staffing the best and brightest traveling nursing, laboratory, radiology, cardiopulmonary, rehab therapy and long-term care professionals. And from time to time, we receive traveler kudos that we’re thrilled to shout out from the rooftops! Elizabeth’s Life Saver Award Nuclear medicine technologist Elizabeth recently went above and beyond for a patient at her facility in Wisconsin during her last assignment.

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Cutting Edge: Robotic 1st Rib Resection

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Podcast Cutting Edge: Robotic 1st Rib Resection In this episode of Thinking Thoracic , Dr. Elliott Servais, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, joins host Dr. Erin Gillaspie to share how he developed a robotic 1st rib resection program. Initially trained in the traditional transaxillary open approach, Dr. Servais was candid about his early reluctance to take on these technically challenging cases.

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FROM THE LABS: An unexpected potential benefit of blood stem cells

The Stitch

A study led by the lab of Dr. Katherine King at Baylor College of Medicine reveals an unexpected potential benefit of blood stem cells: they The post FROM THE LABS: An unexpected potential benefit of blood stem cells appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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After the cord is cut: Understanding cord blood banking

The Stitch

Dr. Efua Leke offers insight into the cord blood banking process, options available to parents and the benefits of donating cord blood. The post After the cord is cut: Understanding cord blood banking appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Veterans, toxic exposure and the digital sphere: Exploring motivations for social media use

The Stitch

As the resident Gen Z consultant, I must know everything about social media. So naturally, when it came time to explore how concerns about toxic The post Veterans, toxic exposure and the digital sphere: Exploring motivations for social media use appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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