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Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Bariatric Surgery
The Problem: Undetected Staple Line Leaks in Bariatric Surgery A small leak can lead to major complications in bariatric surgery….
Nurse Burnout: Overworked and Understaffed
Burnout is no longer a buzzword—it’s a healthcare crisis. A 2020 AMA study found that: 43% of nurses reported work…
Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Hospitals
Hospitals are meant to be places of healing—but for thousands each year, they become the source of new injuries. According…
What is Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and How Can I Prevent it?
When patients experience incontinence, the danger isn’t just about moisture, it’s what that moisture does to their skin. Incontinence-associated dermatitis…
What Are Suction Regulators Used for in a Clinical Setting?
Suction regulators convert the facility’s central gas system to a reduced level that is safe for patient use, limiting the total pressure generated by the main vacuum system to a level appropriate for surgical applications and waste gas disposal1. Suction regulators are essential to nearly all patient care areas of the hospital: operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, and coronary units. Imperative uses include, but are not limited to, managing the removal of secretions, controlling tracheal suction, and regulating GI suction.
Suction v.s. Flow in the Medical Industry
In healthcare settings, “suction” and “flow” are often used interchangeably. But these two concepts describe very different things. Understanding the…
Nurse Burnout: Overworked and Understaffed
Burnout is no longer a buzzword—it’s a healthcare crisis. A 2020 AMA study found that: 43% of nurses reported work…
Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Hospitals
Hospitals are meant to be places of healing—but for thousands each year, they become the source of new injuries. According…
What is Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and How Can I Prevent it?
When patients experience incontinence, the danger isn’t just about moisture, it’s what that moisture does to their skin. Incontinence-associated dermatitis…
What Are Suction Regulators Used for in a Clinical Setting?
Suction regulators convert the facility’s central gas system to a reduced level that is safe for patient use, limiting the total pressure generated by the main vacuum system to a level appropriate for surgical applications and waste gas disposal1. Suction regulators are essential to nearly all patient care areas of the hospital: operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency rooms, recovery rooms, and coronary units. Imperative uses include, but are not limited to, managing the removal of secretions, controlling tracheal suction, and regulating GI suction.
Suction v.s. Flow in the Medical Industry
In healthcare settings, “suction” and “flow” are often used interchangeably. But these two concepts describe very different things. Understanding the…
Should I Use Filters on My Suction Regulator?
It is a question we hear often Should I add filters to the suction regulators in my hospital? At first…
How Many Suction Regulators Do I Need?
Not a One-Size-Fits-All Answer “How many suction regulators do I need?” It’s a common question with a complex answer. It…
Do You Need a Bottle or Gravity Trap on Your Suction Regulator?
Why This Question Matters If you are using wall suction in your facility, then you have probably seen gravity traps…
Materials of Construction
One of the most critical considerations in the design of almost anything is the materials used. This consideration is especially…
What is a Suction Regulator?
A Quick Overview A suction regulator is a medical device that converts the high negative pressure from a hospital’s central…
Indocyanine Green (ICG) in Bariatric Surgery
The Problem: Undetected Staple Line Leaks in Bariatric Surgery A small leak can lead to major complications in bariatric surgery….
Are Multi-Use Bougies a Cause for Concern?
What Is a Bougie and Why Does It Matter? A bougie is a flexible rubber or silicone tube used in…