Editor's Note Researchers have created surgical suture to help surgeons find just the right balance in tying a knot that is tight enough to heal a wound but not so tight that tissue is damaged, according to a November 26 news article in Nature. The surgical suture technology was described…
Editor's Note A new academic practice partnership playbook for nursing has been released through collaborative work between The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), according to a December 2 news release from AACN. The AACN/AONL Academic Practice Partnership Playbook: From Shared…
Editor's Note Among patients at increased risk for postoperative pulmonary complications undergoing intraoperative ventilation, using driving pressure–guided high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and recruitment maneuvers did not reduce postoperative pulmonary complications compared to using standard low PEEP without recruitment maneuvers for patients undergoing open abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. This…
Editor's Note Effective onboarding practices for new surgeons can set the tone for long term success in many ways, including with supply chain decisions. Surgeons often bring new preferences for products. Taking a proactive approach to prepare a surgeon as a partner in organizational supply chain decisions can help align…
Editor's Note As surgical procedures are shifting to the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting, smart planning and preparation can help ASCs approach smart growth in the next several years, according to a November 21 news story in Becker’s ASC Review. The article highlighted several business-savvy strategies for smart service line…
Editor's Note The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the start date for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) prior authorization demonstration that affects ten states. This delay shifts the date previously set for December 15, 2025, and sets two different phases across affected states into 2026, according…
Editor's Note Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders processing the November 21 decision from CMS to finalize its proposal to phase out Medicare’s inpatient-only list are looking at the change with optimism, as well as caution, according to a November 26 news story in Ambulatory Surgery Center News. The article featured…
Editor's Note Gamification in perioperative education has become a popular way to engage learners in different ways, including as teams. Perioperative educators shared their tips for creating and implementing effective gamified perioperative education in the December issue of AORN Journal. One essential goal noted was to ensure educational goals are…
Editor's Note While the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) represents important implications for health care delivery and patient care, AI application in healthcare care has lagged behind other industries such as information services. However, this changed significantly in 2025, according to findings from a new study published November 21 in…
Editor's Note A novel preoperative vaccine using a biodegradable scaffold system has proved effective in a mouse model to prevent infection associated with orthopedic devices. The investigators noted this vaccine approach could help prevent surgical site infection in patients undergoing joint replacement surgery, according to a December 1 news release…
