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Incidence of Catheter Migration in Anesthesia

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Catheter migration is a well-recognized complication in regional anesthesia that can compromise both the safety and effectiveness of pain management. Catheter migration is reported to occur in a significant proportion of epidural anesthesia cases, with some studies indicating rates as high as 36%, especially in laboring women.

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Positioning a Patient with a Broken Bone for Spinal Anesthesia

Radius Anesthesia

Patients with a fracture may require surgery to reposition or restructure their bones, and spinal anesthesia is an excellent tool for pain management in many orthopedic surgeries. Patients with long bone fractures, especially of the femur or hip, experience significant pain during positioning for spinal anesthesia.

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Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative Warming

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 36°C, is a frequent and preventable complication associated with anesthesia and surgical procedures. Patients often enter the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) with hypothermia due to the effects of anesthesia and environmental exposure during surgery.

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How to End Case Delays Using AI

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

To explore how your organization can strengthen anesthesia alignment and perioperative performance, contact me at jeffry.peters@sullivanhealthcareconsulting.com. By combining AI-driven insights with proactive workflows, hospitals can improve surgeon satisfaction, enhance service line profitability, and optimize OR efficiency.

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The Secret Weapon in Your CRNA Application? Your Truth.

The CRNA Chase

Begin with a vivid, specific experience that led you to pursue nurse anesthesia. Instead, reflect on the deeper reasons nurse anesthesia resonates with you. When every applicant is qualified, your story is what sets you apart. Here’s how to make it count: Start With a Defining Moment Forget the list of accomplishments.

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ASC adaptability depends on properly structured leadership

OR Manager

The leadership structure for an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) can be confusing for the uninitiated. Structures vary across ASC types, which range from a single physician owner to complex joint ventures More » The post ASC adaptability depends on properly structured leadership appeared first on OR Manager.

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Battling Burnout in Nursing

The Circulating Life

Safe surgical care demands seamless collaboration between surgeons, nurses, techs, and anesthesia providers, so that we can achieve excellent outcomes. Lives are on the line, every role matters, and every decision can positively or negatively impact patient care.

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