Amanda Xi

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Many of us also have administrative titles that require use of this nonclinical time – one of my titles is the “Director of Procedural Sedation,” which means that I oversee and implement the policy our institution has related to procedural sedation.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2017

You discuss the procedure of a blood patch and he says, “Yes, that’s what I need. 3 You explain the blood patch procedure and its risks to the patient, he signs a consent, and you perform the blood patch within the hour. You withdraw the Tuohy needle and announce to the patient that the procedure is over. The patient objects.

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Radius Anesthesia

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The delivery of anesthesia during surgical procedures can be managed by manual control or automated end-tidal control, each of which has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Manual control relies heavily on the anesthesiologist’s expertise and ability to anticipate and respond to changes in the patient’s condition.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

One of my readers asked me to describe a day in the life of an anesthesiologist, as he was considering a career in anesthesiology. Because anesthesiologists do not scrub in a sterile fashion, it’s OK to wear your watch and ring., To the contrary, in our practice we physician anesthesiologists start the IVs ourselves.

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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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Specialty Surgical Center

MARCH 26, 2019

The culture of patient safety is strong at Specialty Surgical Center in Sparta, New Jersey, and we continue to work diligently at improving our already strong program. There are several onsite and national programs that Specialty Surgical Center is involved in that set them above other surgical centers in the aspect of patient safety.

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Radius Anesthesia

JULY 15, 2024

Anesthesiology residency programs are essential for training the next generation of anesthesiologists and equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective anesthesia care. Such innovative training methods can enhance procedural competence and confidence among residents 3,4. Nwokolo, O. Coombs, A.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Placing a catheter into the tiny radial artery in a child’s wrist is one of the most difficult procedures in our specialty. Wearing smart glasses improved the anesthesiologist’s first-attempt success rate, and reduced the procedure time and complication rates. The average internal diameter of the radial artery is 1.2 ± 0.3

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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.”

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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. The risks are minimal, and advancements in monitoring and drug administration have significantly improved safety. Myth: Anesthesia always leads to unconsciousness.

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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. As a double-boarded anesthesiologist and internal medicine doctor, preoperative evaluation has been my area of interest and expertise for decades.

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Concordia Anesthesiology

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other clinical team members must arrive on time. Patients should be told to arrive at precisely the right time in advance of their procedure. Case add-ons must be prioritized based on the acuity of the patient, anticipated length of the procedure, and availability of resources. link] Permalink

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Salem Anesthesia

JUNE 12, 2023

They play a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures. Additionally, CRNAs are regarded as medical experts who play a collaborative role within the medical team in both planning and executing medical procedures.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JANUARY 2, 2016

I’m writing this from the perspective of a busy clinician who has worked as an anesthesiologist in California in both private practice and at a major university hospital for over 30 years. A generation ago an anesthesiologist started a case and finished that case. An on-call anesthesiologist came to work at 7 a.m.,

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JULY 6, 2023

Per their website, this journal “addresses all aspects of anesthesia practice, including anesthetic administration, pharmacokinetics, preoperative and postoperative considerations, coexisting disease and other complicating factors, cost issues, and similar concerns anesthesiologists contend with daily. FOUR: The ASA Monitor.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2024

Finally, anesthesiologists are critical for ASCs, but finding anesthesiologists has grown increasingly difficult. is expected to be short as many as 12,000 anesthesiologists by 2034. The specialty of the ASC: Some ASCs perform a wide variety of outpatient procedures.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JULY 11, 2019

If the patient is unstable, a physician, usually an anesthesiologist, will need to accompany the patient and the EMTs to the hospital emergency room. The presence of an anesthesiologist was reassuring to the stunned parents who had no expectation of a complication after a common surgery such as a tonsillectomy.

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Clemson

MAY 30, 2022

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

APRIL 28, 2024

This phenomenon, although occurring in a very small fraction of all surgical procedures, poses significant psychological risks, including the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Consequently, the prevention of awareness is a primary concern for anesthesiologists. Risk assessment is another key preventive strategy.

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Specialty Surgical Center

MARCH 26, 2019

Specialty Surgical Center has performed thousands of successful procedures, and as an outpatient facility, patients are able to return home the same day to recover in the comfort of their own home. Patients are able to see exactly what the cost of their procedure will be and are able to make empowered decisions.

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Specialty Surgical Center

MARCH 26, 2019

At Specialty Surgical Center in Sparta, New Jersey, orthopedic procedures constitute the bulk of surgeries performed, and, with about 3,000 procedures per year, arthroscopic knee surgery is the most common procedure. Orthopedic surgery is the specialty concerning the musculoskeletal system.

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Salem Anesthesia

JANUARY 9, 2024

Anesthesia, a cornerstone of modern medicine, plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures. Portable, low-cost anesthesia machines, and training programs for non-anesthesiologist healthcare workers become critical components in providing safe anesthesia care.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

APRIL 25, 2024

The potential for airway complications is significant and demands a well-strategized approach to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. In addition to the physiological challenges, anatomical changes during pregnancy can alter the standard landmarks used for intubation, making the procedure more difficult.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JUNE 4, 2024

When effective processes aren’t in place, clinical staff don’t have the information they need to safely or legally proceed with a procedure. Failing to collect, communicate, and distribute pre-surgical information impacts each team involved with a surgery, from surgeons and anesthesiologists to clinical support staff and administrators.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This sedation is beneficial for patients experiencing anxiety or restlessness prior to their procedure. Its versatility as a sedative, antiemetic, and adjunct in pain management makes it a valuable tool in the anesthesiologist’s arsenal. Preoperatively, diphenhydramine is often used for its sedative properties.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JUNE 2, 2021

When your surgery ends, your anesthesiologist will turn off the sevoflurane in your inhaled gas mixture, and 90% of the sevoflurane is typically ventilated away in the first 10-15 minutes. The advantages of N2O are that it is inexpensive, it wears off quickly, and it has a reliable safety record.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 22, 2023

Is an anesthesiologist required on board? For comprehensive reading I’d refer you to three papers by expert Matthieu Komorowski MD, an anesthesiologist, intensive care physician, and biomedical engineer at Imperial College London, and a former Research Fellow at the European Space Agency. Is a surgeon required on board?

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Somnia

MAY 1, 2024

In the realm of healthcare reform, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has coined the concept of the “Three Rs” – delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time. This meticulous approach ensures patient safety and promotes optimal surgical outcomes.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It has a rapid onset and recovery, making it useful in dental procedures and minor surgeries. By adjusting the concentration of the anesthetic gas, anesthesiologists can quickly alter the level of anesthesia, providing flexibility and control during surgery.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Anesthesiologists prefer their patients to have a gentle transition from the anesthetized state into the awake state. I’ve performed countless general anesthetics for surgeries requiring smooth emergence, specifically carotid endarterectomies, rhinoplasties, facelifts, craniotomies, thyroidectomies, and other head and neck procedures.

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Radius Anesthesia

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In clinical trials, the efficacy and safety characteristics of ciprofol were compared with those of propofol in different clinical scenarios (2). A phase III clinical trial was conducted in China to compare the effects of ciprofol and propofol on the induction of deep sedation during gastroscopy (n = 30) and colonoscopy (n = 259) procedures.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Propofol is used for surgical anesthesia, procedural sedation, and intensive care unit (ICU) sedation. All of the following studies were done in China: Phase 1 trials (small groups of subjects are given a single dose of the drug, and are observed and tested for a period of time to confirm safety): Teng et al. for a 20 ml vial.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

MARCH 4, 2022

Will we live to see anesthesiologists replaced by technology? The failure of Sedasys was attributed to three factors : If a patient became too “light” during a procedure, the Sedasys system was not capable of increasing the depth of the sedation. It seems likely that cognitive robots which follow algorithms can increase patient safety.

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Symmetry Surgical

JUNE 6, 2016

Safe practices A previous study conducted at the Brown University School of Medicine found that electrosurgery rarely results in significant interference with pacemakers when surgeons follow routine precautions and procedures. The anesthesiologist should be equipped with Isoproterenol for any electrosurgery involving patients with pacemakers.

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Incision

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Teamwork is at the heart of a successful surgical procedure. In the operating room (OR), the team responsible for the delivery of a procedure is typically a combination of surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and technicians working together on a shift-based and/or specialty-based rota.

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Incision

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the OR, we see the coming together of a number of different teams and their workflows, creating a unique and safety-critical set of interactions. In the OR, researchers from the University of Toronto found communication failures in 30% of team exchanges, with one-third resulting in effects that jeopardized patient safety.

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Ed Mariano

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“You will be asleep for your surgery,” anesthesiologists often reassure their patients. That’s why you need medical doctors – anesthesiologists – to take care of you under anesthesia, and why you don’t need us when you’re sleeping comfortably in your own bed. This post has also been featured on KevinMD.com.

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