One of the latest scientific findings reported in New Scientist magazine shows that sugar causes premature aging, as if we needed another reason to cut back on sugary snacks and desserts – they provide a quick boost but leave us drained later, and we all know...
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Do these exercises anywhere for improved strength, balance and posture By Lanier Norville Tired of the aches and pains that accompany a 12-hour shift in the OR? These functional exercises will strengthen your core and stretch key muscle groups to help you feel strong,...
READ MOREA Latex-Free Approach to Operating Room Savings
How to make the switch This article examines some of the issues around latex allergies in hospital operating rooms (O.R.), the rationale for going latex-free, the substantial cost-savings of having an entirely latex-free O.R. and some potential approaches to making...
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Market Analysis: Surgical Gloves
By Lanier Norville Surgical gloves may be disposable, but in the operating room they are indispensible. Despite lingering effects of a down economy and declining medical equipment and supply sales, the market for surgical gloves continues to grow. “Deceptively simple...
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Product Focus: Surgical Gloves
Signature Glide surgical gloves Medline’s Signature Glide gloves feature an inner gel coating made from hydrophilic synthetic polymer, which allows hands to glide into the glove wet or dry. The translucent color provides contrast when double gloving according to AORN...
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Infection Prevention: Reducing the Hazards of HAIs
The latest on reducing HAIs in the operating room By Don Sadler We know how to protect patients from these events—they can and must be prevented.” –Dr. Michael Bell Despite all of the wonderful medical advances that have been made in recent decades, thousands of...
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