The Visibility Challenge of Operating in a Surgical Hood
The Visibility Challenge of Operating in a Surgical Hood

The Visibility Challenge of Operating in a Surgical Hood

Microbreaks have emerged as a simple, evidence-supported ergonomic practice1. Brief pauses during surgery allow you to reset posture, relax muscle tension, and reduce cumulative strain. Over time, these small moments can play a meaningful role in preventing musculoskeletal injury.

In his recent TAD Talk, transplant surgeon Dr. Josh Mezrich describes xenotransplantation as a leap in medical history.

In the operating room, lighting can make the difference between seeing clearly and struggling in the shadows. This is especially true in procedures performed with the patient in the lithotomy position, common in many urologic surgeries.

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