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volatile anesthetics
October 21, 2024

Production Cost of Volatile Anesthetics

Volatile anesthetics play a crucial role in modern surgical procedures, offering reliable and reversible anesthesia for patients undergoing surgery. However, ...
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Sevoflurane
September 11, 2024

Effect of Sevoflurane on Cognitive Dysfunction

Sevoflurane is a common inhalational anesthetic that plays a critical role in modern surgical procedures due to its favorable properties, ...
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August 5, 2024

Different Types of Neuraxial Anesthesia

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of regional anesthesia techniques that involve the administration of anesthetic agents near the central ...
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July 1, 2024

Learning From the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System

The practice of anesthesia involves the administration of powerful drugs to induce unconsciousness, manage pain, and support vital functions during ...
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learninganesthesiaincidentreportingsystem
July 1, 2024

Learning From the Anesthesia Incident Reporting System

The practice of anesthesia involves the administration of powerful drugs to induce unconsciousness, manage pain, and support vital functions during ...
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CRNAsAPRNs
June 3, 2024

Comparing CRNAs to Other APRNs

All APRNs are registered nurses who have earned a graduate degree that certifies them to practice advanced and specialized care. ...
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applicationsAImedicine
May 6, 2024

Applications of AI in Medicine

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is an umbrella term that encompasses technologies including deep learning, large language models, and natural language ...
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Tranexamic Acid
April 1, 2024

Tranexamic Acid in the Procedural Setting

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent, a medication that reduces bleeding by preventing the lysis of a blood clot.1 ...
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Restless Leg Syndrome
March 4, 2024

Restless Leg Syndrome and Considerations for Anesthesia

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder that affects approximately 5-10% of the population (1). It is characterized ...
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Bronchoscopy
February 5, 2024

Anesthesia for Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is an investigative or therapeutic procedure that involves inserting an instrument into the lungs via the airway and is ...
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lidocainebreastcancer
January 8, 2024

Effect of Lidocaine on Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. ...
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December 4, 2023

Will You Need PT After Surgery?

The relationship between physical therapy (PT) and recovery from surgery is complicated; whether there is a need for it after ...
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November 8, 2023

Anesthesiologist Shortages Globally

A looming shortage of anesthesiologists globally may affect the accessibility of healthcare in the next ten years. The American Association ...
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mepivacainesurgery
September 26, 2023

Mepivacaine for Surgery 

Mepivacaine is a local anesthetic that is used to block sensation and pain during surgery, often as spinal anesthesia. It ...
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diversityanesthesiafield
August 30, 2023

Diversity in the Field of Anesthesia 

Healthcare providers interface with patients of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, and thus it is important that the ...
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value based fee for service
July 20, 2023

Value-Based Care vs. Fee-For-Service 

Value-based care and fee-for-service refer to two different models of healthcare delivery that define how healthcare providers are compensated for ...
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strokeaftersurgery
June 19, 2023

Risk of Stroke After Surgery 

Stroke is a relatively rare but debilitating consequence of surgery [1]. Albeit more common after cardiac surgery, patients who have ...
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May 17, 2023

Anesthesia in the Intoxicated Patient 

Trauma is the most common indication for surgery and anesthesia of an acutely intoxicated individual, but other types of surgical ...
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bloodsugarpostsurgery
April 19, 2023

Surgery, Blood Sugar, and Post-Surgery 

When a patient undergoes surgery, the procedure itself and the effects of anesthesia place a certain degree of stress on ...
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March 23, 2023

Insulin Prices in the U.S. 

Insulin is a life-saving medication essential to the management of diabetes, a chronic condition that affection millions of Americans. The ...
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medicarephysicianpaymentcuts
February 23, 2023

Medicare Physician Payment Cuts 

With a growing deficit and an economic recession on the horizon, Congress is searching for solutions to save government funding. ...
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patientsatisfactionendoscopysedation
January 20, 2023

Increased Patient Satisfaction after Endoscopy with Sedation 

In the United States, most routine gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures are performed with some form of sedation [1]. Endoscopy, which includes ...
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antiviralsVSantibiotics
December 19, 2022

Antibiotics vs. Antivirals

The clinical introduction of antibiotics was one of the most important medical achievements of the twentieth century.4 In addition to ...
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November 30, 2022

Current Status of Unvaccinated Populations 

As of November 2022, more than 80% of the adult population in the United States had received at least one ...
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propofoladdictionrisk
October 17, 2022

Propofol Addiction Risk

Propofol is a sedative-hypnotic prescription medication widely used as an “induction agent” – the drug that causes loss of consciousness ...
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substanceusedisorderanesthesiologists
September 19, 2022

Precautions Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Anesthesiologists

According to a study conducted in 2020, at least 1.6% of anesthesiologists are likely to suffer from substance use disorder ...
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ASCratings
August 16, 2022

Safety and Quality Ratings for ASCs 

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), modern healthcare facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care (including preventive and diagnostic procedures), have emerged ...
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Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a genetic skeletal muscle disorder.
July 18, 2022

Sequencing to Identify Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility 

Once labeled a “hidden killer,'' malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a genetic skeletal muscle disorder that manifests as a hypermetabolic reaction ...
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The association between surgical complications and 30-day mortality is well-documented
June 20, 2022

Increased Mortality After Surgical Complications 

Every year, more than 230 million major surgeries occur [1]. Perioperative complications can be common, with major complications potentially occurring ...
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COVIDcognition
May 16, 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on Cognition 

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, reports began emerging of individuals who had recovered from infection but struggled with ongoing difficulties ...
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
April 18, 2022

How Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Works 

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a series of lifesaving actions to maintain breathing and blood flow in a person who experiences ...
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convectivewarming
March 21, 2022

Convective Warming During Surgery

Proper preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative warming of patients is critical for reducing incidences of perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core ...
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TIVA
February 22, 2022

Total Intravenous Anesthesia

Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) is anesthesia administered entirely through an IV. Though TIVA is considered a form of general anesthesia, ...
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autoimmuneCOVID
January 18, 2022

Autoimmune Reaction With COVID-19

Over a year after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, much remains to be elucidated about how the human body ...
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spiritualitymedicine
December 20, 2021

Spirituality in Medicine

Spirituality is an important part of medical care that many patients desire. Patients facing major illnesses or injuries are frequently ...
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LMAremoval
November 15, 2021

Laryngeal Mask Airway Removal

Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) facilitates surgeries by providing high airtightness, low stimulation, and easier management of the supraglottic airway [1]. ...
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workplacemistreatment
October 18, 2021

Workplace Mistreatment in Medicine

Workplace mistreatment is a widespread issue, occurring in all subspecialties in medicine and at all levels of the medical hierarchy. ...
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COVIDcorticosteroids
September 20, 2021

Intranasal Steroids and COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2, the virus underlying the Covid-19 pandemic, is known to cause a host of symptoms, including fever, cough, dyspnea, sputum ...
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ketofol
August 16, 2021

Ketofol: Combination Propofol and Ketamine

Despite their demonstrated efficacy as sedation and analgesics, propofol and ketamine can result in adverse events [1]. Propofol can lead ...
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musculoskeletalultrasound
July 19, 2021

Advances in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technology

The intellectual output of an engineer-obstetrician duo, ultrasound was first used clinically as a medical imaging technology in 1956, becoming ...
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harmreduction
June 14, 2021

The Public Health Benefits of Harm Reduction Interventions

Thousands of people suffer from substance abuse and addiction disorders all over the country and world. The typical policy response ...
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mechanicalventilationhistory
May 3, 2021

The Development of Mechanical Ventilation

In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, ventilator shortages and their importance in the treatment of the disease brought ...
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interscaleneblock
April 5, 2021

Interscalene Block: Uses and Consideration

In 1970, the interscalene or brachial plexus block was devised as a technique for administering regional anesthesia of the shoulder. This technique ...
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DdimerCOVID
March 8, 2021

Elevated D-Dimer Levels in COVID-19 Patients

D-dimer is the primary breakdown fragment of fibrin and is routinely used as a biomarker of fibrinolysis and coagulation [1]. ...
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anesthesiadiversity
February 8, 2021

Diversity in Anesthesia Professionals

In 2020, only 10.4% of medical school graduates were underrepresented minorities, despite comprising at least 33.4% of the United States population [1, ...
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magsulfate
January 11, 2021

Use of Magnesium Sulfate to Reduce Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort after ...

Magnesium sulfate is a widely used mineral salt supplement in the treatment of a spectrum of conditions. Absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract from our diets ...
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covidneurological
December 14, 2020

Neurological Symptoms of COVID-19

Though COVID-19 is known for the respiratory symptoms it elicits in most symptomatic cases, it also causes neurological symptoms in a minority of ...
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malignanthyperthermia
November 16, 2020

Malignant Hyperthermia: Current Treatments

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an uncommon but life-threatening pharmacogenetic disorder that can occur in response to general anesthesia. MH is triggered by certain ...
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weightbias
October 12, 2020

Addressing Weight Bias in Healthcare

Experts define weight bias (or stigma) as a “widespread form of prejudice that leads to the stigmatization of individuals who ...
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September 14, 2020

Improved Long-Term Outcomes for Cardiac Surgery Patients Maintained on Volatile ...

Cardiac surgery often involves a lengthy recovery period and, in some cases, intensive rehabilitation. Pain management during and post-surgery is ...
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gabapentinoids
August 17, 2020

Gabapentinoids as Perioperative Analgesics

Gabapentinoids have been approved for treatment of neuropathic pain for conditions such as spinal cord injury or post-herpetic neuralgia1. This ...
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July 20, 2020

The Long-Term Effects of Surgery on the Brain

Assessment of long-term outcomes is essential in brain surgery. While most studies have traditionally focused on the short-term consequences of brain ...
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June 19, 2020

The Evolution of the Anesthesia Machine

A quick glance around a typical household kitchen reveals a surprising truth: contained therein are the founding mechanisms used to ...
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May 6, 2020

Anesthetic Management of Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Safe anesthetic management of patients at risk for or who carry a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is imperative ...
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April 17, 2020

Oxytocin Administration for Cesarean Delivery

Hormonal processes of childbearing are essential to pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding and the maternal–child attachment.1 Hormone release in both the mother and the ...
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March 27, 2020

Anesthesiology and Global Health

Globalization has connected people, markets and governments all over the world; thus, health policy has become an international issue.1 This includes promoting health across borders and ...
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March 2, 2020

Anesthesia for Pregnancy Termination Procedures

Pregnancy termination can be a complicated procedure for both the patient and the provider. Patients may have different preferences for ...
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February 25, 2020

Oxycodone: Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Uses and Adverse Effects

Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opioid drug with analgesic properties.1 Oxycodone is manufactured by modifying the chemical thebaine, an organic chemical ...
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February 21, 2020

Fentanyl: Biological Mechanisms, Surgical Applications and Side Effects

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and exhibits vastly different ...
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February 5, 2020

Herbal Supplements: Implications for Anesthesia

Humans have used herbs and plants for medicinal purposes since ancient times.1 The oldest written evidence of medicinal plants’ usage ...
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January 14, 2020

Anesthesia Administration after Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt that causes the head and brain ...
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