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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

Two common surgical options for treating back or neck pain are discectomy and microdiscectomy. Surgery is usually the last resort when it comes to treating neck or back conditions. When conservative treatments fail to relieve symptoms, surgical intervention may be necessary.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

The surgeon is dependent on the other team members to provide anesthesia, to count sponges, and to do numerous other activities that the surgeon could not possibly be responsible for while performing the surgery. Many surgeons chose to lord over the anesthesia attendings with verbal abuse and a condescending attitude.

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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

. * * 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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HOW LONG DOES GENERAL ANESTHESIA LAST?

The Anesthesia Consultant

“I’m going to have surgery to have my gall bladder out. How long will the anesthesia last?” The query “How long does general anesthesia last?” is a common question before surgery. Modern anesthetics wear off quickly after surgery, but the answer to your question is “It depends.” THE TYPE OF SURGERY YOU HAD.

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DOES GENERAL ANESTHESIA CAUSE DEMENTIA?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Does exposure to general anesthesia cause dementia? A landmark study published in Anesthesiology Dokkedal U et al, Cognitive Functioning after Surgery in Middle-aged and Elderly Danish Twins. Results from cognitive tests were compared in twins in which one sibling was exposed to surgery and the other was not.