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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. Even brief periods of pre-operative warming (ranging from 10 to 15 minutes) can significantly improve intra-operative thermal stability (2).

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5 Key Statistics Shaping Anesthesiology in 2025—and How to Stay Ahead

Picis

Here are five alarming numbers—and how smarter operational and clinical tools can help. Maintaining financial stability amidst these reductions means improving operational efficiency and ensuring complete charge capture. Analytics platforms offer deep insights into anesthesia staffing models and cost management.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The Captain of the Ship doctrine was a 20 th century legal doctrine which held that, in an operating room, the surgeon was “liable for all actions conducted in the course of the operation.”

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Ending Anesthesiologists’ Addiction to Unhappiness

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Perioperative Services and Anesthesia success depend on attracting and retaining anesthesia providers at a reasonable cost. Anesthesia providers in most organizations feel undervalued and unappreciated. Organizations that have stable anesthesia coverage have common characteristics contributing to anesthesia satisfaction.

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

The Anesthesia Consultant

Anesthesiologists watch vital sign monitors continuously in the operating room every day, and have more experience following vital sign abnormalities minute-to-minute than other physicians. The blood oxygen level, or oxygen saturation level, is equivalent to what a pulse oximeter measures in the operating room. Kennedy Jr.

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Aspiring Nurse Anesthesia Challenges: From the ICU to the OR

The CRNA Chase

It’s a path that demands not only clinical excellence but also a significant shift in roles—from direct patient care in a high-intensity setting to the precision and autonomy of anesthesia. Understanding the Shift The transition from ICU to operating room (OR) involves a fundamental change in responsibilities.

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Role of Anesthesiology Residents in the OR

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Anesthesiology residents play an important role in the operating room (OR), assisting with patient care while also undergoing rigorous training to become skilled anesthesiologists. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from preoperative evaluations to the administration of anesthesia and postoperative care.