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December 16, 2024

Signs of Adverse Reaction to Inhalational Anesthetic

Inhalational anesthetics, such as halothane, isoflurane, desflurane, and sevoflurane, are widely used to induce and maintain anesthesia during surgery. Though ...

November 13, 2024

Protecting Your Health During a Hurricane

Hurricanes are powerful and destructive natural events that can pose significant risks to your health and safety. These storms bring ...

October 3, 2024

Growth in Anesthesiology Residency Programs

Demand for anesthesia services has increased in recent years, and with it, shortages of anesthesiologists. Though supply continues to fall ...

August 19, 2024

Normal Breathing and How Anesthesia Disrupts It

Breathing is a fundamental, often unconscious activity that we do every moment of every day. Our body’s ability to manage ...

July 15, 2024

Anesthesia for Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom tooth removal, or third molar extraction, is a common dental procedure often carried out to alleviate pain, prevent infection, ...

July 5, 2024

Wearable Devices that Estimate Cardiac Ejection Fraction

The field of wearable technology has made significant strides in recent years, particularly in the realm of health and wellness. ...

June 17, 2024

Scarring and Range of Motion

Scarring is a natural part of the healing process following injury, surgery, or other trauma to the skin and underlying ...

May 20, 2024

New Recommendations for Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH)

Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a medical complication resulting from dural puncture during the administration of neuraxial anesthesia. It is ...

April 22, 2024

Examples of Referred Pain Related to Surgery

Referred pain, a phenomenon where pain is perceived in an area distinct from its actual source, presents a challenge for ...

March 25, 2024

Use of Tranexamic Acid in Surgery

Blood loss is one of the most common causes of mortality in both surgical and non-surgical settings. Antifibrinolytics are a ...

February 25, 2024

Perspectives on NPO for Patients in Labor before Anesthesia

In healthcare, the practice of NPO, or nothing by mouth, is often implemented for patients prior to undergoing anesthesia. This ...

January 29, 2024

Respiratory Monitoring During MAC

Monitored anesthesia care (MAC), defined by the American Society of Anesthesiologists as “a specific anesthesia service performed by a qualified ...

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