Pathogens Implicated in SSIs Following Breast Surgeries in Ambulatory Surgery Centers, United States, 2012-2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.137
Abstract: Background Operative procedures performed in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are increasing in frequency and complexity in the United States, but national-level data on the incidence and characteristics of surgical site infections (SSIs) following these procedures… read more here.
Keywords: ambulatory surgery; ssis following; surgery centers; united states ... See more keywords
Strategic testing plan for ambulatory surgery centers after the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2020.426
Abstract: As the curve continues to flatten during the severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, and more physicians resume outpatient clinical work, the question arises of how to ensure the safety of the patients and… read more here.
Keywords: ambulatory surgery; strategic testing; plan ambulatory; testing plan ... See more keywords
Specialization as an Organizing Principle: The Case of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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DOI: 10.1177/1077558717729228
Abstract: Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) recently have grown to become the dominant provider of specific surgical procedures in the United States. While the majority of ASCs focus primarily on a single specialty, many have diversified to… read more here.
Keywords: organizing principle; surgery centers; ambulatory surgery; specialization organizing ... See more keywords
General Practitioner’s Knowledge about Bariatric Surgery Is Associated with Referral Practice to Bariatric Surgery Centers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910055
Abstract: (1) Background: Patients seeking treatment for obesity and related diseases often contact general practitioners (GPs) first. The aim of this study was to evaluate GPs’ knowledge about weight loss surgery (WLS) and potential stereotypes towards… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; bariatric surgery; knowledge bariatric; surgery centers ... See more keywords