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Endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH) has become an essential part of modern coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), offering tangible benefits for patient recovery and hospital performance. Across the cardiac community, however, the way EVH is introduced and taught varies significantly between hospitals and regions — often because case volumes, training pathways, and local support structures differ.

From reactive maintenance to more proactive approaches, discover how data, technical expertise and collaboration can support more predictable hospital operations.

Flexible endoscopes move through a complex lifecycle involving patient use, reprocessing, drying and storage, transport, maintenance, and clinical availability. Managing all of these activities becomes more difficult as documentation requirements increase and workflows become more complex. This article looks at some of the key challenges involved in managing flexible endoscopes - and how access to complete information can help departments manage them more reliably.

How connected surgical planning can help hospitals reduce delays and better coordinate resources.

Why planning beyond the OR can help hospitals anticipate downstream capacity constraints

Accurate surgical duration estimates are essential for reliable OR scheduling. Yet traditional planning often relies on procedure-level averages that don't reflect the complexity of individual cases. Research shows how machine learning can improve duration predictions, helping hospitals build more accurate surgical schedules and reduce disruptions throughout the day.

Low-flow anesthesia involves more than reducing fresh gas flow. Explore the physiology, gas dynamics and practical considerations behind modern low-flow techniques.

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) can be delivered using different types of ventilators. Although the therapeutic goal is the same——the devices differ in how they manage leaks, deliver pressure, and interact with the patient. Understanding these differences is important to ensure optimal patient treatment.

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is widely used in the management of respiratory failure. When applied appropriately, it can improve gas exchange, reduce the work of breathing, and help avoid endotracheal intubation.

What makes a good Service Technician? For Patrik Ergenzinger, Service Technician in Surgical Workflows at Getinge, it is about much more than technical expertise. It is about solving problems, being there for customers – and earning their trust, time and again.

As sterile processing workflows become more complex, automation is evolving from isolated transport tasks to connected logistics. Discover how autonomous mobile robots, intelligent software orchestration, and standardized workflows can work together to improve efficiency, reduce manual workload, and create more transparent and resilient CSSD operations.