Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I. ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1. What are the significant risk factors of perioperative renal failure? Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in about 1% of patients undergoing general surgery procedures. An AKI risk prediction model developed has found significant independent risk factors to be: Age 56 years Male sex Active congestive heart failure Hypertension Emergency surgery Intraperitoneal surgery Renal insufficiency – mild or moderate Diabetes mellitus – oral or insulin therapy The risk index is class

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Mark Raines

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Today, after 4 hours sleep, you head to work in the scrubs you wore yesterday and maybe the day before. You had slept fitfully, thankfully no nightmares. You look down at your hands and try remove the crud collected under fingernails. Outside in the distance you can hear the heavy thump of artillery and the rapid staccato of machine guns. Overhead a rhythmic thump of helicopter blades. “Incoming” is a thought that comes to mind before you realise you last watches MASH 20 years ago.

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Ed Mariano

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When you start saying “Back when I was in training…”, you are officially old. Well, back when I was in training, I didn’t think regional anesthesia was a career path. We weren’t using ultrasound yet, and catheters were still experimental. Regional anesthesia was just part of anesthesiology, and there was a fairly limited set of blocks to offer patients.

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Pima Medical Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you looking for a career in the medical field, but want to focus on more on administrative duties and less in direct patient care or a clinical setting? In a health care administration career , you will work closely with medical teams to support the managerial and administrative aspects of a medical office – from medical records, to HR, to marketing, and after gaining experience, you could find leadership roles available to you, like front desk supervisor, hospital administrator, clinical d

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CME Corp

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Biomedical technicians (BMET) play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the retail health clinics located in pharmacies or retail stores. Their proactive approach to the installation, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment used in retail health clinics ensures healthcare professionals are equipped to deliver care to their patients accurately and efficiently.

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Nebraska Methodist College

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Getting your Master of Science in Nursing has never been more convenient, cost-effective, career-boosting and important for you, your patients and your profession.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

INTRODUCTION: Perioperative ARF (Acute Renal Failure) accounts for 20–25% of cases of hospital-acquired renal failure. It is also associated with a high risk of infection, prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay, progression to chronic renal failure (CRF), and dialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The chance of full recovery from an episode of ARF in the surgical setting is only 15%—many patients progress to develop varying degrees of chronic renal dysfunction.

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

None of Penn Medicine’s Breakthrough Prize recipients had a simple path to success. Despite doubters, their ideas transformed medicine. In sharing their hardships, they offer realistic, inspiration for the next generation of scientists.

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Surgimate

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When isn’t it a great time to show some employee appreciation — surgical coordinators specifically? From our perspective, surgical coordinators have a unique role that helps keep every practice running and patients happy. From scheduling surgeries to tracking tasks, talking to insurance and patients to keeping the surgeons happy and busy, coordinators deserve their own recognition.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dr. Yuriko Fukuta explains that while keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day is crucial, it’s important to clean your water bottle. The post Why you should clean your water bottle: Q&A with Dr. Yuriko Fukuta appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Neurosurgery

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Until the 19 th century, surgical training was haphazard with no standardization. The surgical trainee learned through observation of a mentor and finished training when the mentor decided it was time. As surgery evolved from a trade to a profession, surgical training also evolved, pioneered by William S. Halsted , MD. Dr. Halsted’s principles of surgical training included the need to understand the scientific basis of disease, provide supervised care of surgical patients and gain increasing res

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

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Surgical Information Systems

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Case Coordination in SIS Complete drives efficiency in the ambulatory surgery center by streamlining patient care coordination and allowing physicians, surgeons, vendors, and staff to collaborate on patient care.

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A breast cancer survivor shares how art and a compassionate care team helped her through the challenges of cancer treatment, along with helping her connect with others facing similar experiences.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of data-driven practices is heralding a new era of efficiency and patient care. In this blog, we delve into a conversation with Sharon Martinez, Director of Perioperative Services at South Texas Health System. Martinez’s healthcare journey commenced in 2008 as a nurse, progressing through roles such as OR Circulator and Clinical Supervisor of Perioperative Services before assuming her current position in 2018.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Dr. Jayer Chung emphasizes the importance of keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control to avoid a clogged carotid artery The post Unveiling the silent threat: your guide to early detection and prevention of carotid artery disease appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis L200 Surgical Light LED technology helps the operating room light stay cool when in use. Standard recommends not to exceed 1000W/m2 All of the Luvis surgery lights irradiate far less than the standard requests. Color temp. Price: $9,720.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

February is American Heart Month and we are highlighting some of the important therapies we work with often to aid in repairing and/or extend the life of the heart. Our board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons perform procedures day in and day out to improve heart health and save lives. Some of these include administering technologies such as ECMO and VAD.

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Last year, Abbey Oatman was faced with a critical moment when someone went into cardiac arrest while she was at the gym. She jumped into action—bringing him back to life. Over a year later, Oatman and him are running races together.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ambulatory Surgery Centers have a significant strategic advantage compared to traditional hospital settings. From lower costs for patients and payors to higher earning potential for surgeons and lower operating costs for investors, ASCs are attractive to every stakeholder. However, these advantages are only possible when an ASC’s revenue cycle is stable.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dr. Candace Mason says peak bone growth usually happens during adolescence, and physical activity and nutrition are crucial for bone health. The post How do bones grow? appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis L400 Surgical Light Powerful LED light system with installation available in single ceiling, dual ceiling, wall mountable and mobile forms. Each surgical lighthead has 96 LED lights with an intensity control of 5 steps ranging from 40,000 to 160,0. Price: $10,800.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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Triage Staffing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Triage, a healthcare staffing agency with jobs throughout the United States, was recently named to the Inc: Midwest list of America’s fastest growing companies. Triage clocked in at number 16, bettering last year’s ranking by 16 positions. The Midwest region includes Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Through cross-institutional collaboration and grant funding, the Penn and CHOP-led Alliance of Minority Physicians is expanding its reach to support under-represented medical students and trainees across the Philadelphia region.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Confusion on this topic seems just as rampant today as in the early 2000s, amid the widespread adoption of electronic health records. Back in 1996, the HealthCare Information Privacy and Affordability Act More » The post Editorial appeared first on OR Manager.

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The Stitch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Dried fecal spot technology provides reliable results on bile acid content in stool samples while offering the advantages of easier storage and shipping, reduced cost and improved safety. The post Repurposed credit card-sized technology improves and broadens use of diagnostic stool tests appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis M300 Surgical Lights Delivers stable Illumination even for a long time use. Only 2% intensity drop after 12 hours continuous use. Effective Illumination By Adopting Hybrid LED Reflector, the efficien. Price: $8,280.

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Anaesthesia News

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

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Triage Staffing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From time to time, we are lucky enough to get kudos for our recruiters. We love getting compliments from travelers and we’re thrilled to be able to share these. Want to send a kudos to another Triage traveler or a recruiter? Send an email to social@triagestaff.com and we’ll make sure to pass on the congratulations. Angela D. is amazing! She has been with me every step of the way!

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Penn Medicine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Since I work at Penn Medicine, I believe in the mission: that Penn and Penn Medicine put patients first and are comprised of people who truly care about the people they serve.as always, I was proven right by my personal experience.

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OR Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High levels of burnout among nurses is not a new phenomenon—but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust it into public view, and now, acknowledgement that it is happening is widespread and mainstream. As researchers More » The post Nurse leaders on how to improve nurse wellness, reduce burnout appeared first on OR Manager.

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Radius Anesthesia

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Currently, there are approximately 4.2 million adults in the United States who are visually impaired. Early diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, have the potential to reverse vision impairment, such as cataract extraction, or slow and reduce the progression of diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy (1). Anesthesia providers who specialize in ophthalmic procedures are critical to ensuring that patients have a comfortable and safe surgical experience.

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USA Medical and Surgical Supplies

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Luvis M400 Surgical Light Overhead surgical light with Sync control Illumination Intensity, 5 step adjustment 140,000 LUX brightness surgery light Light Field Size Max 30cm / Min 18cm Color Temperature 3,600K/4,200K/4,800K/. Price: $9,720.

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Caresyntax

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) facilitates unprecedented connectivity among people, places, and objects, revolutionizing business operations and risk management strategies. Industries, including insurance, are leveraging IoT to monitor risks efficiently across various business lines, including medical malpractice. Traditionally, insurers have employed reactive approaches, but the dynamic healthcare landscape demands a proactive stance, particularly in managing medical malpractice risks.

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CME Corp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Medical warming cabinets play a vital role in helping increase patient comfort by warming blankets and medical fluids used during care. This guide will provide valuable insights into the types of warming cabinets available to the healthcare market as well as factors and features to consider before purchasing a warming cabinet.

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