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

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 36°C, is a frequent and preventable complication associated with anesthesia and surgical procedures. The use of warmed intravenous fluids and irrigation solutions is also important, especially in surgeries involving large fluid shifts or open cavities.

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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. Patients with long bone fractures, especially of the femur or hip, experience significant pain during positioning for spinal anesthesia.

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Physical Assessment of Block Level in Regional Anesthesia

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Regional anesthesia, including spinal and epidural techniques, is widely used in surgical, orthopedic, and obstetric practice due to its benefits in pain control, muscle relaxation, and avoidance of general anesthesia. Sensory block assessment is the primary physical assessment method used to determine the level of regional anesthesia.

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How to End Case Delays Using AI

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Getting Started Avoiding case delays starts with tracking the major causes and using AI to proactively identify patients and procedures with a high probability of not starting on time. Key delay factors include: Procedure Complexity – Robotic, spine, and neuro cases frequently experience delays.

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Moving From In-House to Outsourced ASC Revenue Cycle Management: Your Questions Answered

Surgical Information Systems

Learn More About RCS Hospitals Hospital Software Advanced anesthesia and surgical software to unlock your hospital’s primary revenue driver. See Our Hospital Software SIS Anesthesia Easy-to-use solution for documenting anesthetic events. SIS Surgery Chart less with comprehensive surgery information management.

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19 Need to Know Tips When Shadowing a CRNA

The CRNA Chase

Of course, my background includes being a surgical technician and PACU (post operative care unit) nurse so finding a CRNA to shadow was pretty easy. Spending time with multiple CRNAs is invaluable and allows you to see all the different ways anesthesia is provided. Therefore, it is important to look professional.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

The operating room team today consists of multiple professionals working in collaboration, including the surgeon, the scrub tech, the circulating nurse, and the anesthesia MD or CRNA. Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The intern failed to irrigate the eye.