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Low Platelets
February 26, 2024

Impacts of Low Platelets on Anesthesia and Surgery

Platelets are components of our blood, generated by megakaryocytes in the bone marrow, and play a critical role in hemostasis….

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Non-Procedural Uses for Benzodiazepines
February 5, 2024

Non-Procedural Uses for Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are used in the procedural setting as part of anesthesia regimens because of their sedative, anxiolytic, and amnesic effects….

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Platelets
January 29, 2024

Causes of Low Platelets

Platelets, created by megakaryocytes in our bone marrow, respond to bleeding by aiding in blood clot formation (Greenberg & Kaled,…

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Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 Recovery After General Anesthesia
December 28, 2023

Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 Recovery After General Anesthesia

With an aging population and advances in modern surgical procedures, anesthesia providers are caring for increasing numbers of patients with…

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Motor Recovery After Regional Block
November 13, 2023

Motor Recovery After Regional Block

Regional nerve block is a technique in anesthesia that can provide long-lasting analgesia [1]. Although minor complications may occur, major…

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Vaccines for Infectious Diseases This Fall
October 12, 2023

Vaccines for Infectious Diseases This Fall

As the weather becomes cooler in the fall, infectious respiratory diseases begin circulating at higher levels. Typically, the common cold…

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Possibility of a Vaccine Against Opioids
August 30, 2023

Possibility of a Vaccine Against Opioids

Opioid-use disorder (OUD) and opioid-induced overdoses are widespread public health problems throughout the world. According to the 2016 National Survey…

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How Soon Can You Drive After Anesthesia?
July 7, 2023

How Soon Can You Drive After Anesthesia?

Patients who go under anesthesia often experience temporary psychomotor impairments. They may find their thought processes slowed, their reflexes inhibited,…

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Common Illnesses and Conditions in the Summer
June 5, 2023

Common Illnesses and Conditions in the Summer

During the summer, certain conditions increase in prevalence due to seasonal factors, such as changes in heat, humidity, and human…

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