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One key element in the operating room has been virtually unchanged in more than a half-century : the medical scrub.

In our imperfect world, mistakes happen, including in the OR. But few OR mistakes are as potentially costly as wrong site surgeries—in terms of needless patient pain and suffering (and even death), of course, but also financial loss and damaged reputations to...

The same words you might hear a designer use to describe a modern loft apartment also apply to the integrated operating room.

How the surgical tech plays an instrumental part of the OR team By Don Sadler There are few environments where teamwork is more important than in the operating room. Each individual on the OR team has specific skills and clearly defined individual roles. This includes...

 By Don Sadler Communication is key to extending instrument life and promoting patient safety Of all the different kinds of medical instruments found in a hospital setting, surgical instruments are among the most sensitive and delicate. To prevent damage to the...