Anesthesia Providers Contribute to Surgical Site Contamination

Anesthesia providers contribute significantly to the transmission of bacteria to the surgical field during operations, according to a study.

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Doctor Says a Device He Invented Poses Risks

Dr. Scott D. Augustine, the inventor of a widely used piece of surgical equipment, now has a better idea — he wants hospitals to stop using the device during certain operations, asserting that it poses a danger to patients.

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The Royal Society of Medicine January and February events

4 events throughout the month

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Secretary of State Spreads Christmas Cheer at Alder Hey

Andrew Lansley, Health Secretary, will visit Alder Hey Children's Hospital on Christmas Eve to say a special thank you to staff for their dedication over the festive period. The Health Secretary plans to meet staff across the hospital and thank them personally for giving up time with their families to look after poorly youngsters this Christmas.

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Clinical Specialist

A great opportunity to join one of the worlds largest and most diverse healthcare companies. This role requires the individual to have or show the ability to gain a deep understanding of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Market.

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Sales Specialist - South East of England

Our client is a market leader in the field of Medical Devices due to continued success we are currently looking to recruit an additional sales specialist for the South East of England – Ideally based in Berkshire, Oxfordshire or North West Thames regions.

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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR SANTA: Industry-Funded Interphone Brain Cancer-Cell Phone Study Design Proven to Greatly Underestimate Risk of Brain Tumors Previou

A Letter to the Editor in the International Journal of Epidemiology (December 17, 2010) by Dr. Lennart Hardell and team at the University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden, called Re-analysis of risk for glioma in relation to mobile telephone use: comparison with the results of the Interphone international case-control study, confirms that design flaws in the Interphone study published in May 2010 caused the risk of brain tumors to be underestimated.

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Spectrum Surgical Release How to Test and Inspect Laparoscopic Instruments Guide

The guide features tips on how to properly examine laparoscopic surgical instruments.

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Reviewing the Working Time Directive

President of the Royal College of Surgeons John Black, said: ...

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Survey shows half of NHS hospitals cannot provide emergency surgery for sick children

Children who need common, general or urological operations face delays or long journeys to specialist centres for routine elective and emergency surgical care. This is the finding of a new survey conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons Childrens Surgical Forum, funded by the Department of Health. The data, which covered NHS hospitals in England, also suggest that a shortfall in safe, sustainable and accessible General Paediatric Surgery (GPS) in District General Hospitals (DGHs) will continue unless local hospitals adopt measures to share resources, services and expertise and surgical training opportunities are taken up.

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Body suits provide realistic medical training

Corpsmen get chance to operate on ‘live’ patients by using ‘cut suits’

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Iraqi surgeons gather in Sharjah for first surgical forum

WAM Sharjah, 19th Dec. 2010 (WAM) -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Medical District, opened today the first surgical conference of the International Iraqi Medical Association (IIMA).

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Your chance to shape the future of the healthcare workforce

Workforce, education and training consultation launched

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New Algorithms for Doctors Managing Meningitis

National charity Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) has re-launched their life-saving series of algorithms for the Management of Meningococcal Disease and Bacterial Meningitis in Children and Young People.

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The Royal College of Surgeons responds to Government paper: "Liberating the NHS: legislative framework and next steps"

Professor Norman Williams, RCS Council member, said: The RCS welcomes the further clarity brought by the update of health service reforms from government. We are pleased to see the continued high priority being given to measuring the outcomes of treatment, surgeons have led the way on good clinical audit.

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Dementia care in hospitals: staff training not mandatory, basic assessments overlooked and delays in referrals, National Clinical Audit Report finds

A report into the care received by nearly 8,000 patients with dementia in 206 hospitals in England and Wales has revealed that few hospitals provide mandatory training for their staff in awareness of dementia, that many patients with dementia are not having assessments of their mental health or state of nutrition and that there are serious delays for patients referred to in-hospital psychiatry liaison services.

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No credible plan for £20bn NHS savings, warn MPs

Target would require 'unprecedented' efficiency gains to maintain quality of care, says health select committee.

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Men and 20-somethings most likely to be no-shows as nearly 6.7 million NHS outpatient appointments go unattended in a year.

NHS patients didnt turn up for nearly 6.7 million outpatient appointments in 2009/10 with men and people in their 20s most likely not to attend a new NHS Information Centre report shows today.

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Jewish surgeon refuses to operate on patient with Nazi tattoo

A Jewish surgeon at a German hospital walked out of the operating theatre and refused to operate on a patient after spotting he had a swastika tattoo on his arm.

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The new must-have surgical tool... an IKEA pencil

Surgeons say they have found a new must-have tool which can help them when performing operations… the IKEA pencil.

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Privacy concerns raised as Facebook tracks NHS users' activity

The NHS is providing at least four firms, including Facebook and Google, with patient information "every time a user visits one of the 'conditions pages' on the NHS Choices web site", according to a security blogger.

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Wait Times for Surgical Treatment Increased in Canada

On Monday, a report was released by the Fraser Institute, which revealed that in Canada, waiting times for surgical treatment surged to an average of 18.2 weeks in the current year.

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What do Europe's men want to know about their prostates?

Innovative Q&A research project now available in 3 languages

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Doctor who kissed a patient's toes receives year-long suspension

An anaesthetist who kissed a patient's toes and repeatedly contacted four other elderly women has been suspended from his job.

Dr Yousry Kamel, an anaesthetics and pain management specialist at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, was found guilty of 'sexually motivated' misconduct by the General Medical Council (GMC).

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Waiting times have jumped since end of 18-week target

Tens of thousands of patients are now waiting more than 18 weeks from referral to treatment following the Governments decision to scrap performance management of the flagship target, a Pulse analysis reveals.

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Big difference in heart failure mortality rates shown by largest ever audit in England and Wales

Groundbreaking findings from the largest ever heart failure audit in England and Wales reveal a big difference in mortality rates between those who receive specialist cardiology services when they are admitted to hospital and those who do not.

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Theatre & Scrub Nurses

Cpl Healthcare are looking for Nurses both in the UK & Internationally.

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Friends Fund New Operating Theatre

THE Lautoka Hospital has a newly-renovated operating theatre prepared and funded by the Friends of Fiji medical team.

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The Operating Theatre Journal December 2010 Issue

This month's top stories:

Nursing Skills Improved Online

Happiness Is A Balancing Act

Operating Theatre Jobs dot com Given A New Look

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Older People Must Prepare For Winter Months Says NACC

Older people are being urged to prepare now for a long cold winter, by the National Association of Care Catering, as temperatures continue to plummet. Many forecasters are predicting a bitter winter and have warned that temperatures could get as low as they did last year, if not lower.

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Concern at risks from surgery which may bring little benefit

A REPORT on 30th November revealed wide variations in the number and type of routine operations carried out by Wales’ seven health boards.

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Theatre Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners - Blackrock Clinic, Dublin

Blackrock Clinic is Irelands leading independent hospital. Since opening in 1986, it has established a national reputation for quality and innovation in diagnostic services and the care of patients in a wide range of specialties. The Clinic is centrally located on the south side of Dublin City and is conveniently served by all major bus, train and DART routes. A Career with Blackrock Clinic could be one of the best choices you will ever make. Combining competitive pay and benefits with excellent training, we offer a rewarding work environment that genuinely values your contribution to patient welfare. Currently the hospital infrastructure has expanded to include 3 new wings, a state of the art Day Unit, new Emergency Department with an extended ICU, and a world class CDU (Central Decontamination Unit) shortly to open.

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A PREGNANT Israeli woman who was about to have a baby by Caesarean was accidentally set on fire by a surgeon.

Details of the incident - which occurred in an operating room at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer, near Tel Aviv, in 2008 - emerged during an investigation by the Israeli health ministry, the Haaretz newspaper reported.

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Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Operating Theatres

I am currently recruiting for skilled and enthusiastic Recovery/Scrub/PACU nurses who would like to work in some of the countries state of the art facilities in city and rural remote areas. You will have recent recovery or ICU/ HDU nursing experience and the ability to interact with members of a multidisciplinary theatre team. We will provide you with support to help with your transition into this exciting position.

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