July 15, 2024
Uses of Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist 1 that has gained prominence in the medical field for its…
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June 17, 2024
Surgical Fires: Risk and Prevention
Surgical fires, though rare, pose a significant risk to patient safety during procedures. These fires can disrupt surgical care, cause…
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May 20, 2024
New Guidelines in Preventing Postoperative Delirium
Postoperative delirium is one of the most common surgical complications among older adults (>60 years of age). It is linked…
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May 7, 2024
Anticoagulant Reversal During Surgery
Oral anticoagulants are extensively used for the prevention of thromboembolic events and stroke in various medical conditions, such as atrial…
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April 22, 2024
Strategies for Scavenging Waste Anesthesia Gases
Proper management of waste anesthesia gases is essential for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers, particularly in operating rooms where…
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March 25, 2024
Mechanism of Referred Pain
Referred pain results in discomfort in a location not at the actual source of injury or irritation [1]. This intriguing…
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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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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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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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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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