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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

In current practice, the fastest surgical airway in an emergency is a cricothyrotomy, a procedure every anesthesiologist is taught to perform in seconds if a “can’t intubate/can’t oxygenate” hypoxic emergency occurs.

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Career Opportunities in Sterile Processing: Build Your Future with SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare

As surgical procedures continue to increase and infection prevention becomes increasingly critical, career opportunities in sterile processing are expanding rapidly across the country.

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WHO WILL BE PROVIDING ANESTHESIA CARE 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Per the Anesthesiology article, these trends include a) an aging patient population, b) an evolution of surgical procedures and procedural areas, c) the number of anesthesia providers entering the workforce, and d) the changing generational preferences and attitudes of these providers. of the population). Leverage technology.

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Comparing CRNAs to Other APRNs

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

They also monitor vital signs throughout anesthesia, assist patients with recovery and side effects, and conduct post-procedure evaluations. The level of independence that CRNAs have varies according to state regulations, with some able to independently lead anesthesia care, while others require physician supervision.

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Considering a Dental Career? Here’s a look at what Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists do, to help you decide

Pima Medical Institute

One career assists the dentist with procedures, while the other focuses on working directly with patients to help them maintain their oral health. Dental Assistant As a dental assistant, you will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. Do you know the difference between a Dental Assistant and a Dental Hygienist?

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The Future of Neurological Surgery: Adapting to GME Changes

Neurosurgery

Dr. Halsted’s principles of surgical training included the need to understand the scientific basis of disease, provide supervised care of surgical patients and gain increasing responsibility during training, leading to independent practice. Halsted , MD. The last 25 years have been a time of dramatic change in neurosurgical education.

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THE ART OF ANESTHESIA—A NEW TEXTBOOK, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The Anesthesia Consultant

Between them, Larson and Jaffe have supervised tens of thousands of anesthetics in a university practice. Jaffe is a Professor of Anesthesia at Stanford, and the lead author of Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures. Between them, Larson and Jaffe have taught hundreds of anesthesia residents the finer points of clinical care.