John Di Capua, MD, is deputy CEO and chief medical officer of North American Partners in Anesthesia Corp.; vice president of anesthesia services of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System; and ...

3M CompanyMMM recently rolled its surgical skin prep solution - 3M SoluPrep Film-Forming Sterile Surgical Solution. The solution will help clinicians fight surgical site infection (SSI) diseases. The ...

Preparing for surgery involves more than just scheduling a date and showing up at the hospital. It requires thoughtful planning, collaboration with your healthcare team, and a proactive mindset. From ...

Researchers conducted a review of surgical skin prep agents to conclude which agent was most cost-effective and superior in preventing surgical site infections, according to a study published in the ...

The age-old practice of applying antiseptic to skin prior to surgery on closed fractures could soon shift after a study, published Feb. 1, in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that iodine in ...

A video consultation between patient and surgeon is just as good as a physical visit to the outpatient clinic to discuss a major operation. This is evident from research by Amsterdam UMC, demonstrated ...