Clinical Issues
Healthcare Clinical Issues
Despite the promise of minimally invasive joint replacement, recent studies indicating potentially higher rates of surgeon mistakes and complications are raising doubts about efficacy compared with that of open repair, reports the
Wall Street Journal. "A study of 80 knee operations at seven U.S. hospitals concluded that 'minimal incision total knee arthroplasty demonstrated no improvement over a standard approach'
The study compared such measures as the duration of the operation, infection and knee functioning 12 weeks after surgery," says the article, published on page D1 of the Oct. 14 edition.
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Johnson & Johnson has recalled a pain-management device from Europe due to a potential self-activation defect that could lead to overdose. The Ionsys device's U.S. launch has been delayed.
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By Staff |
October 09, 2008
The FDA has approved Akten Ophthalmic Gel 3.5% -- a topical, ocular anesthetic formulation -- and Healon D viscoelastic -- a clear dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device.
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The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources are now accepting proposals for presentations for the 2009 Annual Conference on Quality and Patient Safety. JCR is a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission.
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By Staff |
June 13, 2008
GI endoscopists and gastroenterology nurses who assist with endoscopic procedures can now access a new online resource which will provide them with the latest information on endoscopic sedation.
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By Rob Kurtz |
May 29, 2008
The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to “correct the wrongs” of its physician ranking program, according to a statement from the MMS.
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By Rob Kurtz |
May 29, 2008
A new campaign initiated by the New Hampshire Commission on Healthcare Quality Assurance aims to achieve 100 percent compliance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for hand hygiene.
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By Rob Kurtz |
May 19, 2008
Medtronic has announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of selected disposable products used during cardiopulmonary bypass which feature the Carmeda BioActive surface, according to Medtronic and the FDA.
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By Administrator |
May 09, 2008
A new ambulatory electronic infusion system, the Curlin 6000 CMS, has been introduced by B. Braun at the annual meeting of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Made possible through B. Braun's distribution agreement with Curlin Medical, the Curlin 6000 CMS represents reliable, smart infusion technology with multiple therapy applications, says B. Braun.
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The incidence of serious events and incidents was up 13 percent last year from 2006, according to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's annual report, released this week. The 512 hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities and birthing centers subject to reporting requirements in 2007 submitted 211,983 reports of serious events and incidents through the state Patient Safety Reporting System, an increase of 16,151.
