Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) offer a cost-effective alternative to hospital-based surgical care (1). ASCs create a comfortable environment for patients who do not require hospitalization after surgery. They have experienced rapid growth in the US in recent years as more…
Year: 2025
Peripheral Nerve Block vs. Intra-Articular Block
Peripheral nerve blocks and intra-articular blocks are two common pain management techniques used in various clinical settings. Peripheral nerve blocks are a type of regional anesthesia that involve injecting local anesthetics and other painkillers near specific nerves or groups of…
Personal Items in the OR
The presence of personal items in the operating room (OR) raises concerns related to sterility, infection control, and procedural efficiency. Despite strict guidelines aimed at maintaining an aseptic environment, the use of personal items by healthcare professionals in the OR…