May 4, 2023
Recalls of Anesthesia Machines
Anesthesia machines are critical medical equipment that are used to administer anesthesia and respiratory gases to patients during surgical procedures….
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April 10, 2023
Anesthesia Considerations for Patients with Emphysema
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a prevalence in the United States reaching approximately 14 million 1….
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March 15, 2023
Types of Ankle Surgery
Just as there are various ankle conditions that warrant surgery —including, but not limited to, tendonitis, fracture, and arthritis— there…
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February 6, 2023
Infectious Diseases in the US
In 1969, Surgeon General William H. Stewart triumphantly stated that we could ‘close the book on infectious diseases. In the…
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January 3, 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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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 barley,…
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October 6, 2022
Hospital Transfers
Hospital transfers involve transferring a hospitalized or non-hospitalized patient, in the case of outpatient settings, between acute care hospital systems…
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September 5, 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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August 4, 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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July 4, 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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