Surgeons accused of leaving patients unattended on operating table while under anesthesia

A trio of women filed a whistleblower lawsuit against an Illinois hospital, claiming their former employer practiced unsafe ...

Neurosurgeon Allegedly Fell Asleep During Surgery as Patient Was Left Unattended, Whistleblower Lawsuit Claims

Whistleblowers' claims of an unattended operating room expose gaps in how hospitals monitor exhausted surgeons, ...
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Starting epidural anesthesia in operating room can help patients get faster pain relief after surgery

Starting a patient-controlled epidural anesthesia (PCEA) infusion while the patient is still in the operating room (OR)—rather than in the recovery room after the procedure—may help provide better ...

Whistleblower lawsuit says neurosurgeons left patients anesthetized and safety concerns ignored

Former surgical leaders allege in a whistleblower lawsuit that a neurosurgeon fell asleep during surgery at an Illinois ...
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Standardized operating room handoffs significantly improve surgical communication and patient safety, study finds

A new study showcases a successful quality improvement program that significantly enhances surgical safety. By implementing a standardized handoff protocol, known as SHRIMPS, the study demonstrates ...
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Patient uses trombone in operating room to synchronize with brain surgeon

INCREDIBLE OF A BRAIN SURGEON PLAYING THE TROM BONE IN THE OPERATION ROOM. >> LET US KNOW WHEN IT GOES AWAY. >> A SURGERY BACK IN 2022, THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN TREMOR MEANING WHEN HE TRIED ...
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Operating Room Device to Know: Cygnus Medical AirFlow Patient Positioning Products

AirFlow Operating Room Patient Positioning Pads from by Cygnus Medical provide air channels that create increased airflow for enhanced patient comfort. Available pads include donuts in various sizes, ...