http://surgery.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Surgery GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-01T06:54:08Z Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:54:08 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/07/01/surgery-news-diprivan-abuse-is-a-growing-problem-diprivanpropofol.htm Diprivan, also known as Propofol, is a powerful sedative frequently used in the operating room environment as part of anesthesia. It is readily available to anesthesiologists as part of... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/07/01/surgery-news-diprivan-abuse-is-a-growing-problem-diprivanpropofol.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:16:07 +0000 2009-07-01T07:16:07Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/07/01/surgery-news-nurse-caring-for-michael-jackson-says-he-asked-for-diprivan-what-is-diprivan.htm A new source, nurse Cherilyn Lee, has come forward with information that Michael Jackson repeatedly requested Diprivan in the days prior to his death. Diprivan is a powerful sedative... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/07/01/surgery-news-nurse-caring-for-michael-jackson-says-he-asked-for-diprivan-what-is-diprivan.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:54:08 +0000 2009-07-01T06:54:08Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/26/in-surgery-autopsies-and-surgery-when-is-an-autopsy-done.htm The question of an autopsy after surgery is a delicate one. When a patient dies during a surgical procedure, unless the procedure was done as a last ditch effort... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/26/in-surgery-autopsies-and-surgery-when-is-an-autopsy-done.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:18:15 +0000 2009-06-26T15:18:15Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/26/in-surgery-the-difference-between-cardiac-arrest-and-heart-attack.htm You may hear the terms "cardiac arrest" and "heart attack" used interchangeably, but the terms truly are different. A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops. This can... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/26/in-surgery-the-difference-between-cardiac-arrest-and-heart-attack.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:11:45 +0000 2009-06-26T15:11:45Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/26/surgery-news-rumors-circulate-michael-jacksons-death-may-be-linked-to-demerol-what-is-demerol-meperidine.htm There are rumors today that Michael Jackson's death may be a result of using demerol, a pain medication frequently used after surgery. If you are planning surgery, your surgeon may... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/26/surgery-news-rumors-circulate-michael-jacksons-death-may-be-linked-to-demerol-what-is-demerol-meperidine.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:05:43 +0000 2009-06-26T15:05:43Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/23/surgery-news-steve-jobs-has-liver-transplant-surgery-myths-about-the-rich-and-transplants.htm Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Computers and current Chief Executive has had a successful liver transplant surgery. While information is limited, it is believed that he had his... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/23/surgery-news-steve-jobs-has-liver-transplant-surgery-myths-about-the-rich-and-transplants.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:46:31 +0000 2009-06-23T17:46:31Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/19/surgery-news-texting-teen-patient-improves-outcomes-and-compliance-with-treatment.htm Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City has found a new way to get through to teen patients--text messaging. A group of 41 teenaged liver transplant recipients have been... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/19/surgery-news-texting-teen-patient-improves-outcomes-and-compliance-with-treatment.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:50:46 +0000 2009-06-19T21:50:46Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/19/surgery-news-the-top-ten-best-childrens-hospitals-in-america.htm Looking for the best Children's Hospital for your child? US News and World Report has made it easier by announcing the ten hospitals that ranked the highest in the entire... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/19/surgery-news-the-top-ten-best-childrens-hospitals-in-america.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:51:26 +0000 2009-06-19T18:51:26Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/18/my-nursing-rant-nurses-on-tv-hawthorne-and-nurse-jackie-show-nurses-in-negative-light.htm Before I put on my offended nurse cap, I'm going to warn you that I'm irritated. Very irritated. Seriously, what is up with Hollywood and their portrayal of... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/18/my-nursing-rant-nurses-on-tv-hawthorne-and-nurse-jackie-show-nurses-in-negative-light.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:12:43 +0000 2009-06-18T21:12:43Z http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/17/surgery-news-no-antibiotics-before-surgery-surgeons-gloves-may-matter-more-to-you.htm A new study shows that patient who don't take antibiotics as a preventative measure prior to surgery have a higher risk of infection after surgery for an unexpected reason--leaks in... http://surgery.about.com/b/2009/06/17/surgery-news-no-antibiotics-before-surgery-surgeons-gloves-may-matter-more-to-you.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:57:55 +0000 2009-06-17T21:57:55Z