News and Notes

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has added PeriopSim, a new simulated learning module, to Periop 101 in a six-month pilot program that will evaluate whether simulation learning is effective as an additional educational approach. By using...

Manufactured for effective transportation, washing and storage of sensitive medical instruments, the perforated Stainless Steel Washing Sleeves have a 17mm internal diameter and external diameter of 19mm. Included with the washing sleeves are two silicone caps that...

RTI Surgical Inc. has announced a limited launch of the Unison-C System, an anterior cervical fixation system. The first human implantation of the Unison-C System took place during an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedure in February. The Unison-C...

Discomfort from overheating is an on-the-job reality for many workers — and health care professionals like surgeons, who endure bright lights, sterile gowns, lead aprons, physical exertion and time stress as they perform high-intensity procedures, aren’t immune. The...

The De Mayo V2 E Knee Positioner, from Innovative Medical Products, is designed with the surgeon and patient in mind. IMP’s new positioner uses a patent-pending sterile extension arm that extends the knee positioner base plate off the end of the OR table, enabling the...

Encompass Group is introducing a new Synergy Unisex Long Sleeve Reversible Staff Apparel top (style #46831) to meet the needs of hospital staff that require or desire long sleeves to cover bare arms. “The purpose for creating this top is based on the recommendations...