May 19, 2021
First assistants bring expertise and efficiency to the OR table–Part 2
First assistants (FAs) can play an important role in achieving optimal outcomes and higher surgical case volumes. Part 1 of this two-part series discussed types, education, and certification of FAs (OR Manager, May 2021, pp 1, 15-18). Part 2 answers questions related to risk management and oversight, and discusses possible future directions for the role.
Free Daily News
- Biden administration expands HHS authority to bolster US medical supply chain
- FTC lawsuit challenges private equity medical group ‘Roll-Up’ deals
- Functional ultrasound offers less invasive option for people with paralysis
- Balanced IV solutions may benefit critically ill patients
- ASCs continue to contend with anesthesia provider shortages, inflating costs
- Study: VR technology helps reduce patient anxiety prior to surgery
- Researchers develop new early stage breast cancer detection device
- Proposed bill seeks to end costly insurance fees on electronic healthcare payments
- Research indicates CAB sequence yields best results in trauma patients
- Stronger quads shown to reduce need for knee replacement surgery
© Access Intelligence, LLC. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging