Articles

December 16, 2024

Biomarkers of Anesthesia Adverse Events

While modern anesthesia is very safe, anesthesia adverse events, or complications from anesthesia unrelated to a patient’s underlying medical condition, ...
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November 13, 2024

Preventing Gas Leakage During Mechanical Ventilation

A mechanical ventilator, also known as a respirator or breathing machine, provides life-saving support for patients with respiratory failure. However, ...
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November 1, 2024

Types of Malicious Software Used in Healthcare Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity threats have become a growing concern for healthcare organizations worldwide. With sensitive patient data and critical systems at risk, ...
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Oral Medication
October 3, 2024

Pre-Operative Oral Medication under NPO Guidelines

Traditionally, NPO guidelines were established to reduce the risk of aspiration and other complications during anesthesia by restricting food and ...
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August 7, 2024

Major Shifts in Anesthesia Groups

Driven by changing market dynamics and a growing provider shortage, the field of anesthesia has sustained significant upheaval in recent ...
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July 18, 2024

Causes of Intraoperative Hemodynamic Instability

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma is a preferred surgical method due to its minimally invasive nature and associated rapid recovery. However, ...
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July 8, 2024

Risk of Compartment Syndrome During Surgery

Compartment syndrome is an emergency that can occur during surgery when pressure builds up in an enclosed space of tissue, ...
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June 24, 2024

Anesthesia Incident Reporting Systems

In the complex and high-stakes environment of medical operations, the safety and efficacy of anesthesia play a pivotal role in ...
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June 10, 2024

Regional Anesthesia in Patients on Antithrombotic Drugs

Antithrombotic drugs, such as antiplatelet agents (APA) and anticoagulant therapies, are commonly prescribed for patients with cardiovascular disorders to prevent ...
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May 7, 2024

Situational Awareness in Anesthesia Care

Defined as the ability to perceive, understand, and project the elements of the environment, the concept of situational awareness is ...
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April 8, 2024

Concerns About Monopolies in Anesthesia

Monopolies in healthcare are a growing topic of discussion, especially within sectors like pharmaceutical companies or insurance providers. In the ...
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CPT Codes
March 6, 2024

Anesthesia Procedures Without CPT Codes

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes provide medical practitioners with a uniform language to record medical services [1]. This system ...
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