The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 22, 2023

Because the spaceship is more than 200 days away from Earth, the physicians instruct the crew to proceed with surgery and anesthesia in outer space. How will astronauts conduct general anesthesia and surgery in outer space? Protocols regarding how to accomplish anesthesia in outer space exist in the medical literature.

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Salem Anesthesia

MARCH 5, 2024

Anesthesia is a critical component of medical procedures, ensuring that patients undergo surgeries and interventions with minimal pain and discomfort. However, several myths surround the use of anesthesia, leading to misconceptions and concerns among individuals. Myth: Anesthesia always leads to unconsciousness.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JULY 6, 2023

This column will help you find the top 10 anesthesia journals. There are multiple fine journals in our specialty, but in my opinion the top 10 periodical anesthesia publications for clinical information follow below. Note that 2 of the top 4 publications did not even exist when I began my anesthesia training in 1984.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Richard Novak, an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at Stanford University Medical Center, is available for anesthesia expert witness consultation. 2020 Invited presentation via Zoom to the American Sleep Apnea Association, Sleep Apnea and Anesthesia , November 3, 2020. Yearly lecture.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 31, 2015

An anesthesia emergency occurs without warning. You need the ultimate anesthesia emergency guidebook. That ultimate guidebook is the S tanford Emergency Manual of Cognitive Aids for Perioperative Critical Events S , written by the Stanford Anesthesia Cognitive Aid Group. Your patient’s vital signs are dropping.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JANUARY 29, 2020

The February 2020 edition of Anesthesiology , our specialty’s preeminent journal, published an article on robotic anesthesia. 1 The accompanying editorial by Dr. Thomas Hemmerling was titled “Robots Will Perform Anesthesia in the Near Future. ” robotic) anesthesia is at least as good as the best human anesthesia.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 4, 2022

How soon will we see robotic anesthesia in our hospitals and surgery centers? But what’s new in anesthesia the last 30 years? Ten years ago, when I asked him what new anesthesia drugs were in the pipeline, he answered, “None, and there probably will be very few new ones. Is the same true for anesthesia devices?

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Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

APRIL 8, 2023

There are also concerns about the use of ketamine in psychiatric treatment, particularly due to its potential for abuse and the lack of long-term safety data. Dosing The dosing of ketamine anesthesia can vary depending on factors such as the patient's age, weight, medical history, and the type of surgery being performed.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Imagine this scenario: You’ve just finished anesthetizing a patient in a hospital setting, and the patient now requires transport from the operating room (OR) to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). This is a reasonable policy, but what if anesthesia patient transport to the PACU lasts 4 minutes and 59 seconds (i.e.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MAY 28, 2024

Primary Consultant Anesthesiologist The “Preoperative Evaluation” chapter in our Bible, Miller’s Anesthesia , is 80 pages long—one of the longest chapters in the book. It’s almost June, and hundreds of anesthesia residents are about to graduate from residency programs. Read on and I’ll explain why. His clinic resulted in 87.9%

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

APRIL 28, 2024

Awareness during anesthesia is a rare but profoundly distressing condition that can occur when a patient becomes conscious during surgery and has recall of their surroundings or events related to the operation. One of the most effective methods for preventing awareness is the careful monitoring of depth of anesthesia.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this issue, two articles take a careful look at the career and profile of the perioperative leader in both inpatient More » The post Anesthesia workforce challenges taking center stage appeared first on OR Manager. Every year, OR Manager shines a light on staffing issues via the Salary/Career Survey.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JULY 11, 2019

Her breathing tube had been removed, but she developed upper airway obstruction in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and needed urgent reintubation. Pulmonary edema fluid filled her lungs and filled the hoses of the anesthesia machine. Why Did Take Me So Long To Wake From General Anesthesia?

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The Anesthesia Consultant

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Stanford group published the academic article “Emergency Manual Uses During Actual Critical Events and Changes in Safety Culture From the Perspective of Anesthesia Residents: A Pilot Study” in 2016, and “Clinical Uses and Impacts of Emergency Manuals During Perioperative Crises” in 2020. What Are the Common Anesthesia Medications?

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MAY 13, 2020

The joint statement also said that “facilities should use available testing to protect staff and patient safety whenever possible and should implement a policy addressing requirements and frequency for patient and staff testing.” Which surgeries are commonly done as of May 13 th , 2020? What do you, the patient, do with all this information?

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Radius Anesthesia

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Propofol is an agonist of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor, and exerts sedative and general anesthetic effects by reducing excitability and enhancing the central inhibitory effects of the GABA neurotransmitter (2). Additionally, the mean times for successful induction of general anesthesia and loss of eyelash reflexes were 0.91

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The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 12, 2021

The anesthesiologist needs to know what other drugs, if any, were present in the patient’s system at the time of the crash, because this fact could influence anesthesia management. In 2013 the Food and Drug Administration released the following Safety Communication regarding zolpidem (Ambien) : The U.S.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JANUARY 2, 2016

More care team anesthesia and more Certified Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Rather than physician anesthesiologists personally performing anesthesia, expect to see CRNAs supervised by physician anesthesiologists in an anesthesia care team, or in some states, CRNAs working alone. Anesthesia personnel will be in great demand.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Any step which enhances safety can be seen as a valuable change. AEROGLASS in aviation A recent review states , “The AEROGLASS turnkey smart glass solution provides general aviation pilots a true 3D, 360° view of navigation and safety features. Smart glasses are being studied in aviation.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2022

Dr. Gaba developed the anesthesia crisis simulator , and his group developed the Stanford Anesthesia Emergency Manual. Both are landmark contributions toward reducing medical errors by anesthesia providers and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Eisenach is a Professor of Anesthesia at Wake Forest University.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2017

You utilize the current multimodal strategies for operating room anesthesia and postoperative pain reduction, including an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with 0.5% 300 mg of morphine, and a light general anesthetic using 1-1.5% 300 mg of morphine, and a light general anesthetic using 1-1.5%

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The Anesthesia Consultant

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Anesthesia is not the career for you if you like to sleep late—surgery always begins at 0730 hours). Anesthesia Workstation You log into the EMR system, and then you log into your first patient’s chart. The lower drawers to the computerized pharmacy cart unlock, and you’re able to access the propofol you’ll use to induce anesthesia.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Inhaled anesthetics are a class of drugs used in surgery to induce and maintain general anesthesia. Isoflurane, known for its strong potency and muscle relaxation properties, is often used in surgeries requiring deep anesthesia. One of the major advantages of inhaled anesthetics is the ease of controlling anesthesia depth.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Ciprofol is a new intravenous (IV) anesthetic agent which is undergoing early clinical trials in China, and may become a significant tool in our anesthesia armamentarium if and when the drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States. The safety and tolerability of both drugs were comparable.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the perioperative setting, diphenhydramine finds its application in several areas, which include preoperative sedation, adjunct to anesthesia, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) management, and as a part of multimodal pain management strategies. The calming effect can also facilitate smoother induction of anesthesia.

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Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Mepivacaine is a local anesthetic that is used to block sensation and pain during surgery, often as spinal anesthesia. The former enables earlier ambulation during recovery from spinal anesthesia. This data agrees that using mepivacaine spinal anesthesia improves surgery results. It is also used in dental surgery.

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Blickman Industries

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

When patients are kept warm, they require less anesthesia to put them to sleep. General anesthesia causes shivering and a drop in patient temperature levels. Research shows that in the first hour following anesthesia use, body temperature decreases by up to 1.6oc.

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Anaesthesia News

MARCH 6, 2024

The LMA Classic (cLMA) received wide recognition in a short time and has had a major impact on anesthesia practice and airway management. Second-generation SADs SADs that have been designed for safety and which have design features to reduce the risk of aspiration. In several cases, the efficacy of that design is unproven.

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SpecialtyCare

JULY 13, 2024

The Surgical Procedure Posterior cervical fusion involves several steps to ensure successful outcomes: Anesthesia : The patient is placed under general anesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. As with any surgery, there are risks involved, including infection, nerve damage, and complications related to anesthesia.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Risk of Complications: Like any surgical procedure, circumcision carries a risk of complications such as infection, excessive bleeding, or an adverse reaction to anesthesia. Anesthesia: Surgical circumcision is typically performed under local or general anesthesia to minimize pain and discomfort during the procedure.

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OR Manager

MARCH 21, 2024

The promise of quicker recovery and fewer complications from sedation, anesthesia, and pain management have drawn clinicians and patients alike to procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and More » The post Procedural sedation analgesia considerations for ASC leaders appeared first on OR Manager.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 9, 2023

On the day of the surgery, the patient is placed under general anesthesia to ensure a pain-free experience. Overall, the Lamina Spreader Spine contributes to the success of spinal surgeries by enhancing the surgeon’s ability to perform intricate procedures while prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

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Ed Mariano

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Just before the start of anesthesia, a patient may hear the operating room nurse saying, “Think of a nice dream as you go off to sleep.” While these statements are intended to soothe patients during a stressful time, they gloss over this critical fact: Anesthesia is not like normal sleep at all.

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OR Manager

JUNE 23, 2024

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is one of the most common procedures in the US. Performed more than 17.1 million times per year in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings as well as ambulatory surgery More » The post Ambulatory endoscopy management strategies keep patients, finances healthy appeared first on OR Manager.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JUNE 18, 2019

Data exists that intravenous caffeine may be effective in assisting the awakening of patients following general anesthesia. Will a shot of IV espresso be the stimulus for you to return to consciousness after your general anesthetic? I tried it on several of my patients who had prolonged awakening after general anesthesia.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For example, anesthesia may decrease RBF by dropping CO or MAP. Sympathetic stimulation occurs secondary to surgical stress, general anesthesia, hypoxia, hypotension, pain, severe bleeding, and strenuous exercise. What are the drugs used or encountered in anesthesia practice that significantly depend on renal elimination?

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

I’m writing this review to inform anesthesia providers and laypersons regarding developments in the field of anesthesiology. Vladimir Nekhendzy, Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Otolaryngology, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Past President of the Society for Head and Neck Anesthesia, is the inventor of the Spiro device.

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