Posture is a bigger concern than most think. With growing workload for school children, the weight of this issue is increasing every day. Carrying heavy weighted and oversized school bags
Effect of Heavy School Bags on the Spine
Five-Second Rule Validated in the Operating Room
By Skelepuns Disclaimer: This post is from GomerBlog, a satirical site about healthcare. CHICAGO – In a paradigm shift for the operating room, a new study has found that reusing
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Ergonomic and Proper Handling of Surgical Instruments
By Szczepan Baran, VMD, Elizabeth Johnson, VMD and Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM Although not always recognized, proper handling of surgical instruments plays a vital role in positive surgical patient outcomes. Correct
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Patient dies after operating table collapses during surgery
By Lata Rani Patna: A major government hospital in India’s Bihar state has come under fire again after a woman died of injuries sustained when the table she was being
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Body mechanics in the Operating Room
The operating room staff spend a good deal of their time on their feet. Standing work, including bending, lifting, carrying and reaching can be tough on the back – especially