Worth Every Penny
Surgical leaders master a diverse skill set
and continue to push patient care forward in
the face of mounting responsibilities.
Outpatient Surgery Editors
24 Are You Ready for the
Shoulder Replacement Boom?
Outpatient procedures are a growing service line
that can be performed safely on select patients.
J. Gabriel Horneff III, MD, FAAOS
28 Positioned to Prevent Wrong-site Surgery
Reinforcing a culture of safety will
ensure surgeries are performed as planned.
Maria Marabito | Contributing Editor
32 Make Malignant Hyperthermia
Training Memorable
Participating in an MH escape room is a fun and
effective way to learn emergency response protocols.
Julie Blakeley, BSN, RN, CNOR
36 The Pillars of Post-Op Pain Control
Combining regional anesthesia with the right
multimodal drug cocktail keeps patients'
discomfort to a bare minimum.
Jared Bilski | Managing Editor
42 The Skinny on Skin Prep Standardization
Consistency in tracking can prevent complacency
and bad habits from sneaking into your processes.
Jared Bilski | Managing Editor
47 Colon Cancer Doesn't Wait for COVID-19
Scheduling colonoscopies during the pandemic
requires clear communication, strategic case
scheduling and strict safety protocols.
Danielle Bouchat-Friedman | Associate Editor
Contents
January 2021 • Vol. XXII, No. 1
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