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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. Regardless of the analgesic technique employed, patient safety during positioning is paramount. References Hsu YP, Hsu CW, Chu KCW, et al. J Pain Res.

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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. Their expertise ensures that surgeries are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of precision. Team Collaboration Communicating effectively with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.

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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Hospital surgical support encompasses a wide range of specialized services designed to assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in performing successful surgical procedures. Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is a real-time monitoring technique that helps protect a patients nervous system during surgery. Why Is IONM Important?

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Target-Controlled Infusion in the US

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

This technology is used to administer medications that are tailored to a patient’s needs and to adapt to the many physiological changes that occur during surgery. In TCI systems, there is a target concentration that the anesthesiologist will set the infusion to. This is largely related to regulatory concerns rather than safety issues.

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Hidden head injury hazards expose cracks in OR safety culture

OR Manager

One of the most sobering moments in the career of anesthesiologist Cornelius Sullivan, MD, occurred not as a caretaker in the OR, but as a patient in the emergency department. Having been knocked out cold by a More » The post Hidden head injury hazards expose cracks in OR safety culture appeared first on OR Manager.

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Top 10 Compelling Reasons to Pursue a Career as an Anesthesiologist

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

As an anesthesiologist, you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. Here are ten reasons why you should consider becoming an anesthesiologist. Job security: As long as there are surgeries, there will always be a need for skilled anesthesiologists. This diversity adds to the excitement and challenge of the job.

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Becoming An Anesthesiologist

Salem Anesthesia

Salem Anesthesia is fortunate to have the best Anesthesiologists on our team. A vital member of this team is the anesthesiologist. A vital member of this team is the anesthesiologist. An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who plays a critical role in the preparation, execution, and recovery stages of surgery.