Novel improvements in perioperative sterility.

Operative sterility is a critical factor with regard to infection in the postoperative period. In recent years, techniques and devices have been developed to reduce the potential for exposure to pathogens. This brief review details the SteriCup, a unique product that has the potential to reduce the risk of healthcare-acquired infections.

Perceptions of communication in the operating room: a pilot survey study.

Background: An operating room (OR) environment is challenging and complicated. At any given time, several vital tasks are being performed by skilled individuals, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. There is a potential for multifactorial mistakes; many arise because of communication issues.