Shut out stress, stay focused to maximize performance in operating room

Life is full of stressors, but surgeons cannot afford to let them interfere with their performance.
Surgery requires intense concentration, a calm and focused mind, and therefore the ability to control stress and anxiety.
“We are working with delicate ocular tissue in such a small volume of space, less than 1 mL, a space that is so small that any little deviation can cause an error, a problem or a complication,” Uday Devgan, MD, said.
In addition, there are challenges outside the OR, bad and even good events. But during (Read more...)

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