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Mechanism of Ketamine in Anesthesia 
January 03, 2023

Mechanism of Ketamine in Anesthesia 

Ketamine is a widely used anesthetic drug. Synthesized and introduced in humans in the 1960s, ketamine is known as a…

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Coagulant Drugs in the Surgical Setting
November 15, 2022

Coagulant Drugs in the Surgical Setting

Minimizing intraoperative and postoperative blood loss is critical to ensuring patient wellness. Techniques have much progressed since the use of barl

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Hospital Transfers
October 06, 2022

Hospital Transfers

Hospital transfers involve transferring a hospitalized or non-hospitalized patient, in the case of outpatient settings, between acute care hospital sy

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Perioperative Hearing Loss: The Role of Anesthesia 
September 05, 2022

Perioperative Hearing Loss: The Role of Anesthesia 

Perioperative hearing loss (POHL) after anesthesia is a relatively uncommon complication, occurring in about 10-15% of cases; however, when it…

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Monkeypox is a zoonotic virus, transmitted from animals to humans.
August 04, 2022

Monkeypox: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment 

Monkeypox is a zoonotic virus, transmitted from animals to humans, and comes from the same family of viruses as smallpox…

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The ASA Physical Status Classification System is an important tool for anesthesia providers when evaluating patient safety ahead of a procedure requiring anesthesia.
July 04, 2022

Determination of ASA Status by Anesthesiologists vs. Surgeons 

The ASA Physical Status Classification System is an important tool for anesthesia providers when evaluating patient safety ahead of a…

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Anesthesia for Septum Surgery 
June 06, 2022

Anesthesia for Septum Surgery 

Up to 80% of the general population has a deviated nasal septum, which is typically asymptomatic but can cause nasal…

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Dural Puncture Epidural Technique 
May 02, 2022

Dural Puncture Epidural Technique 

In 1998, Suzuki et al. proposed an alternative to the combined spinal-epidural technique (CSE) [1]. CSE is an analgesic method…

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Effect of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities 
April 04, 2022

Effect of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities 

The past decade has seen significant advancements in improving care for people with disabilities, with the landmark Word Health Organization…

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