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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. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the context of epidural and peripheral nerve block procedures, where catheter stability is essential for consistent analgesia.

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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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Tranexamic Acid in the Procedural Setting

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent, a medication that reduces bleeding by preventing the lysis of a blood clot. 2 TXA is an analog of the amino acid lysine and it functions by blocking the conversion of plasminogen to the enzyme plasmin, which breaks down blood clots by attacking fibrin. 14 However, these studies may be misleading.

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Different Types of Neuraxial Anesthesia

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of regional anesthesia techniques that involve the administration of anesthetic agents near the central nervous system’s neuraxial axis, specifically within the spinal canal.

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Needle Selection for Neuraxial Anesthesia

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Neuraxial anesthesia is frequently employed for surgeries involving the lower abdomen and lower extremities. This type of anesthesia encompasses spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques. Neuraxial anesthesia causes blockade of sympathetic, motor, and sensory nerves.

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Why this is a great time to pursue a career in regional anesthesia

Ed Mariano

Well, back when I was in training, I didn’t think regional anesthesia was a career path. Regional anesthesia was just part of anesthesiology, and there was a fairly limited set of blocks to offer patients. Regional anesthesia was just part of anesthesiology, and there was a fairly limited set of blocks to offer patients.

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Anesthesia for Eyelid Surgery

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.