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Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative Warming

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Pre-operative warming is a proven method for reducing the risk of redistribution hypothermia, a condition that typically develops within the first 30 to 60 minutes following induction of general anesthesia. This occurs due to rapid vasodilation, which causes heat to shift from the body’s core to its peripheral tissues. 2024;60(5):747.

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Understanding Microdiscectomy and Discectomy Surgery

USMD Health System

In severe cases, patients may experience loss of function in their limbs and bladder.” How Are the Procedures Performed? Both discectomy and microdiscectomy are typically performed under general anesthesia and take about 1 to 2 hours. Imaging is used to pinpoint the location of the affected disc and nerve.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

. * * The most popular posts for laypeople on The Anesthesia Consultant include: How Long Will It Take To Wake Up From General Anesthesia? Why Did Take Me So Long To Wake From General Anesthesia? Will I Have a Breathing Tube During Anesthesia? What Are the Common Anesthesia Medications?

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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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RFK RECOMMENDS WEARABLES FOR ALL. WHERE’S THE DATA?

The Anesthesia Consultant

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HOW LONG DOES GENERAL ANESTHESIA LAST?

The Anesthesia Consultant

How long will the anesthesia last?” The query “How long does general anesthesia last?” Local infiltration directly decreases pain in that region, and therefore decreases the amount of general anesthesia drugs needed or narcotic drugs needed. Why Did Take Me So Long To Wake From General Anesthesia?

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DOES GENERAL ANESTHESIA CAUSE DEMENTIA?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Does exposure to general anesthesia cause dementia? Association of Mild Cognitive Impairment With Exposure to General Anesthesia for Surgical and Nonsurgical Procedures: A Population-Based Study. Why Did Take Me So Long To Wake From General Anesthesia? Will I Have a Breathing Tube During Anesthesia?