DECEMBER COVER STORY
OR Wish List
What items are on your OR or ASC wish list this year? We decided to ask a number of different perioperative professionals this question. Following is a summary of their responses.
COMPANY SHOWCASE
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[Sponsored] Company Showcase: Prodeon Medical
OR Today Editor John Wallace recently interviewed well-known urologists Drs. Bilal Chughtai, Dean Elterman, and Daniel Rukstalis with a focus on PMI (www.ProdeonMedical.com).
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Getinge Announces Medical Device Recall
Getinge has announced a global medical device recall related to specific Sevoflurane vaporizers for Flow Family Anesthesia systems. To date, no patient or operator adverse events have been reported. Getinge has reported to relevant authorities according to applicable...
Research: Medical Instrument Processing Personnel May Be Exposed to Tissue, Blood and Patient Fluids Despite PPE
“This pilot documented substantial splashing and droplet dispersal during manual cleaning of medical instruments, and personnel got wet even though they were wearing all the recommended PPE,”
New Scrubs Made of Bacteria-Killing Textile
Livinguard, a Swiss-based leader in self-disinfecting hygiene technology, has launched an apparel line of permanent self-disinfecting scrubs, underscrubs and lab coats utilizing its EPA-registered bacteria-killing textile. Livinguard scrubs, that continuously...
Finnish Startup Surgify Shares New Bone Cutting Technology
Finnish startup Surgify – that recently launched an all-new and innovative surgical technology that allows surgeons to perform surgical operations on bones faster and safer – has seen its first use cases on patients, according to a news release. The first surgeries...
The Four Assumptions of Nursing Competency
Certificates have long been used to signify accomplishments such as earning a credential like CNOR or CNAMB. But significant changes in documentation and verification processes are on the horizon.
SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight On: Jana Mazzo, RN, RDMS
Ask registered nurse Jana Mazzo why she’s in the health care field, and the answer is a simple one: she wanted to make helping people her life’s work. From that basic principle, however, she’s developed a career that’s as varied and interesting as the nursing field itself.
Spotlight On: Darlene Murdock
Growing up the youngest of three sisters in Laurel, Mississippi, Darlene Murdock remembers well the values her mother instilled in her from childhood: always do your best, don’t worry about what other people say about you, and work hard.
Spotlight On: Kristy A. Wheeler, MSN, RN, CNOR, Senior Clinical Nurse II, Acute Care Emergency Surgery Service Line Coordinator, University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), Baltimore
As a teenager, Kristy Wheeler grew up watching “ER,” the 15-season NBC medical drama that followed the lives of emergency room staff at a fictional Chicago hospital. The show resonated with her so much so that Wheeler decided to pursue a career as a surgical technologist.
Spotlight On: David Walz
Growing up on a hog farm in Minnesota, David Walz remembers getting a hands-on education caring for living things early in life. Although it’s not a straight line from there to the human health care field, the execution of such duties “aligns with many of the things we have to do as nurses,” Walz said.
PRODUCT SHOWROOM
Report Forecasts Continued Medical Cart Market Growth
The medical carts and workstations market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% from 2020 to reach $8.77 billion by 2027, according to a new market research report published by Meticulous Research. Over the last decade, medical cart...
BK Workstations
BK Workstations are built with all enclosed aluminum. The aluminum framing is reinforced to be sturdy, durable and made to last for 20 years or more. With four pull-out drawers that are deep and self-locking, it allows for easy filling, storage and cleaning. It is...
MAC Medical Closed Case Carts
MAC Medical Inc. manufactures a full line of stainless steel Closed Case Carts that feature fully welded construction with inner skeletal system for strength and easy service bolt-on features. Closed Case Carts are utilized to securely and sterilely transport...
Total Scope Deluxe EndoCart
The Total Scope selection of Endocarts were developed by GI nurses as the safest and most efficient travel system. The Deluxe EndoCart is one of three fully customizable models that Total Scope offers and is an industry-preferred endoscopy cart. The lightweight carts...
Case Medical SteriTite Case Cart System
The Case Medical SteriTite Case Cart system provides safe and convenient transport and storage of surgical devices and supplies. Features include durable stainless-steel construction, efficient use of space, adjustable perforated shelves to avoid tears in blue wrap,...
OUT OF THE OR
COVID Orphanhood Impacts Thousands
Approximately 1 out of 500 children in the United States has experienced COVID-19-associated orphanhood or death of a grandparent caregiver.
Emotional Intelligence: More Than Just Emotions
A common misunderstanding is that emotional intelligence means learning only about emotions. Emotions are just part of the picture.
The Sweetener That is Also a Superfood
Surprise! There is a natural sweetener that packs a powerful nutrition punch.
Holiday Sweets Made to Share
With an easy recipe like Peanut Butter Saltine Candy that calls for just a handful of ingredients, you can get the whole family involved in the kitchen.
3 Daily Dos for Better Core Stabilization and Strength
As we get closer to the new year, health and exercise will continue to be a topic of conversation with ourselves and others.
Contest – December 2021
Better Posture for Stronger Shoulders
The shoulder is arguably one of the most intricate joints in the body. One of the reasons for this is that the muscle groups in the surrounding area can have a serious effect on how it moves.
The Power of Showing Gratitude
Oftentimes people are thankful, but they don’t express that gratitude in words. If that’s you, allow me to suggest expressing your appreciation out loud, because a little positivity goes a long way these days.
Feeding Gut Bugs for Better Blood Pressure
The health benefits (or risks) of what we eat have a lot to do with how our gut microbes react to and are molded by our diet.
