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

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Maintaining normothermia (normal body temperature) throughout the perioperative period is a critical component of patient safety and recovery. Perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 36°C, is a frequent and preventable complication associated with anesthesia and surgical procedures.

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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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Battling Burnout in Nursing

The Circulating Life

Safe surgical care demands seamless collaboration between surgeons, nurses, techs, and anesthesia providers, so that we can achieve excellent outcomes. And eventually, the long hours, high-stakes decision-making, constant vigilance, and the physical demands of surgery all add up and we’re just done. We have to talk about it.

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Target-Controlled Infusion in the US

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

This technology is used to administer medications that are tailored to a patient’s needs and to adapt to the many physiological changes that occur during surgery. This is largely related to regulatory concerns rather than safety issues. Anesthesia and analgesia vol. The Safety of Target-Controlled Infusions.”

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Anesthesia for Eyelid Surgery

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

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Role of Anesthesiology Residents in the OR

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, from preoperative evaluations to the administration of anesthesia and postoperative care. The role of anesthesiology residents in the OR helps ensure patient safety and optimize surgical outcomes. Anesthesiology Resident,” University of Miami, February 5, 2024.

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Anesthesia – Top 5 Questions Asked By Patients

Salem Anesthesia

Demystifying Anesthesia: Answering the Top 5 Questions Anesthesia, the invisible hero of modern medicine, plays a crucial role in surgeries and medical procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable, pain-free, and safe. What is anesthesia, and how does it work? Is anesthesia safe?