Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are modern healthcare facilities that provide same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures. ASCs handle procedures that do not require overnight hospital stays allowing people to enter surgeries and be discharged on the same day. With state-of-art equipment and trained medical staff, ASCs offer a affordable alternative to hospital-based outpatient procedures. The rising volume of surgical procedures performed in the outpatient ... Read more

Ambulatory surgical centers are medical facilities where surgical procedures not requiring an overnight hospital stay are performed. Common procedures performed at ambulatory surgical centers include orthopedic, gastroenterological, ophthalmological, pain management, plastic/cosmetic, ENT, urological, and dental procedures. The centers offer several advantages compared to hospital-based outpatient procedures such as reduced waiting times and less chances of hospital-acquired infections. The ... Read more

Keeping an intravenous (IV) line secure and preventing infection is crucial for patient health and safety. This requires diligent attention to proper IV dressing. An IV provides direct access into the bloodstream, so any breach in the site could lead to dire consequences if not handled appropriately. In this article, we will discuss the importance of IV dressing and provide best practices.

Assessing the IV Site

The first step in proper IV dressing is ... Read more