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Editor's Note Three days of education and networking await perioperative leaders attending this week’s OR Manager Conference, which runs through Thursday, October 30, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. By the time Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN, takes the stage Tuesday morning with his opening keynote, "Healthcare’s…
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the 2025 OR Manager Conference, taking place October 28–30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. This year’s event is a celebration of leadership, innovation, and collaboration across perioperative leadership, and we are thrilled you are here to be part…
As you dive into this year's OR Manager Conference, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you navigate the week with ease. Where is the conference held? Anaheim Convention Center (ACC), ACC North. Entrances are via Arena Plaza. What are the registration…
Editor's Note Lock in system-level wins fast. The 2025 OR Manager Conference is right around the corner (October 28–30 in Anaheim, California), and it is loaded with how-to sessions that turn ideas into throughput, revenue, and workforce results you can bring home in Q4. This year’s agenda centers on pragmatic,…
Editor's Note Cesarean delivery remains the most common major surgery in the US, but new evidence highlights its impact on recovery, pain, and sleep health for mothers. In an American Medical Association (AMA) interview published by HCA Healthcare Today on October 10 and new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025…
Editor's Note Artificial intelligence (AI) and evidence-based fasting practices could significantly enhance safety and comfort for children undergoing surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting that took place on October 10–14. One study found AI systems outperform standard methods in key pediatric anesthesia tasks, including selecting…
Editor's Note Patients’ social conditions, language, and sleep patterns may play a larger role in surgical recovery than previously recognized, according to three studies presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting that took place on October 10–14. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found patients facing food insecurity…
Editor's Note This year, the OR Manager Conference promises playbooks attendees can put to work the day they return home. The event, being held in Anaheim on October 28–30, targets the system-level goals perioperative leaders are accountable for: capacity, cost, culture, and safety across multi-site enterprises. Attendees will get concrete…
Editor's Note Surgeons across multiple disciplines are confronting a distinct wound pattern tied to xylazine-contaminated opioids and adapting management to avoid unnecessary amputations, the American College of Surgeons October 1 reports. These wounds can resemble necrotizing soft tissue infection at first glance, yet the clinical picture and trajectory differ, calling…
Editor's Note This October 28–30, perioperative leaders will gather in Anaheim, California, for the OR Manager Conference—the only event designed exclusively for OR, ASC, PACU, and SPD managers and directors. More than a conference, it is an immersive experience that blends education, networking, and practical solutions to help perioperative leaders…
