Articles

Anesthesiology
February 23, 2018

Recent Advances in Anesthesia

It is a formidable and near impossible task to discuss all pertinent advances in the field of anesthesia that have ...
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February 9, 2018

Preoperative Smoking Cessation: Importance and Consequences

Millions of cigarette smokers undergo surgical procedures in the United States every day. The effects of smoking on the surgical ...
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February 2, 2018

The New Frontier of Value-Based Care

As models for healthcare reform continue to evolve, value-based care is rising as a viable option for ensuring cost-effective, but ...
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January 25, 2018

Global Discrepancies in Anesthesia

For many years, the healthcare systems of high-income countries have prioritized safe practices in both surgery and anesthesia. However, with ...
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January 19, 2018

Choosing a Hospital vs. a Surgery Center

In today’s healthcare environment, surgical procedures may be performed in a variety of different settings. Choosing between a surgery center ...
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January 8, 2018

Post-Operative Delirium

When an elderly loved one needs surgery, there are a host of worries and fears in the minds of friends, ...
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December 29, 2017

Management of Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPHA)

Postudural Puncture Headache (PDPHA) is defined by the International Headache Society as any headache that develops within five days of ...
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December 21, 2017

The Importance of the Pre-Anesthesia Assessment Clinic

The preoperative anesthetic evaluation is a key component of anesthetic management. The American Society of Anesthesiologists establishes guidelines detailing that ...
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December 12, 2017

A New Model of Work for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs

As a central force in operative care, anesthesiologists are undeniably subject to the mandate of shift work, or designated periods ...
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December 1, 2017

Managing and Monitoring Pediatric Pain with a Mobile App

Pain management is a crucial component of surgical recovery for any patient, but there are unique concerns and challenges that ...
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November 22, 2017

Benchmarking in Anesthesia Services

Unlike in many areas of medical practice, measuring the relevant outcomes to assess performance in anesthesia services is difficult. Assessments ...
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November 13, 2017

Preventing and Managing Postoperative Delirium

Delirium, a fluctuating state of inattention and disorganized thinking, is often seen in elderly hospitalized patients and the critically ill. ...
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