Surgery and Cannabis: Should You Screen All Patients Before Surgery?
Over the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans who regularly use cannabis with approximately 10% of the population reporting monthly or greater use. Additionally, cannabis use disorder—clinically significant impairment caused by the recurrent use of marijuana—is believed to be present in about 6 percent of surgical patients.
Elective Procedures and Surgery During COVID-19
There are three areas of preparation a healthcare system, hospital, facility, or provider group should consider as they schedule elective surgeries or procedures, as COVID-19 is still a concern:
Gain Without Pain - Ergonomics in the Medical Workplace
According to the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, healthcare workers experience musculoskeletal disorders at a rate exceeding that of working in construction, mining and manufacturing. In addition to lifting and positioning increasingly heavy patients, many of these injuries occur as a result of being forced to spend many hours working in awkward positions.