Operating Room Efficiency: At Home and Abroad
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
5-2026
Identifier
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-19570-8_27
Abstract
At home in your domestic practice or while on international surgical mission trips, improving value in the operating room (OR) requires a multifaceted strategy aimed at reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and maintaining excellent outcomes. Key components include preoperative planning, communication among surgical teams, and the utilization of databases for follow-up and research. Practical methods to enhance value include simplifying surgical instrument trays, optimizing implant selection, minimizing disposable waste, improving anesthesia workflow, and incorporating donated or cost-effective supplies.
Journal Title
Value in Pediatric Orthopaedics
First Page
323
Last Page
333
Recommended Citation
Shaw, B.A., Schwend, R.M. (2026). Operating Room Efficiency: At Home and Abroad. In: Hennrikus, W.L., Schwend, R.M. (eds) Value in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-19570-8_27
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