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Anesthesiologist, Tired of Intubating in Era of COVID, Decides to Perform CABG Under Spinal

Gomer: Anesthesiology

The patient tolerated incision well, was able to hold his breath when directed by the surgeons, and was able to be successfully placed on the heart-lung machine.” Apart from paralysis as a result of a spinal epidural hematoma, the procedure was a resounding success. The case went perfectly for the first 30 minutes!” Millerstein.

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, DON’T BE AFRAID TO CUT INTO A PATIENT’S NECK

The Anesthesia Consultant

The surgeon arrived and attempted to perform an emergency surgical airway, at which time the anesthesiologist successfully intubated the patient’s trachea as the hematoma was drained. In a cricothyroidotomy, the cricothyroid membrane is divided by a surgical incision made with a wide scalpel (#10 scalpel). A lubricated 6.0

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Trocar Types and Their Surgical Applications in HRT

Trocar Supplies

During hormone pellet insertion, blunt tips allow for gentle tissue dilation, which can help minimize post-procedure discomfort and reduce the chance of hematoma. The bevel creates a slit-like incision that is effective for precise pellet placement.