Study: ORs with radiant air conditioning more comfortable than those with convection systems
Editor's Note Radiant air conditioning systems (RAS) provide greater comfort for surgical patients than traditional convection air conditioning systems (CAS), according to a Japanese study detailed in Anesthesiology News December 3. According to the article, the study was conducted from November 2015 through March 2016 and involved 48 patients scheduled…
Surgical scrub evolution and the future of smart medical attire
For surgeons and other medical professionals, what to wear to work is more than just an afterthought. Over the decades, surgical scrubs have undergone a significant transformation, evolving from simple, functional garments to sophisticated attire that prioritizes both comfort and infection control. They are not merely clothing but a vital…
Rethinking the standard 98.6 degree body temperature
Editor's Note Looking at the temperature measurements of more than 126,000 patients, researchers have found that the once-accepted standard body temperature of 98.6 degrees may not be an accurate measure, as reported in JAMA Internal Medicine on September 5. The 98.6 degree average was originally arrived at in 1868 by…
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