Content with keyword "anesthesia"
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Anesthesia in the NewsResearchers Say They’ve Found a Better Way to Measure Consciousness
Research on brain activity and consciousness could lead to better ways to measure patients undergoing anesthesia. A team at the University of... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalDoes Ultrasonographic Measurement of Gastric Content Influence Airway Management Decisions?
The presence of gastric content before induction of general anesthesia is the primary modifiable risk factor in the prevention of pulmonary... Read more
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Program InnovatorsEffect of Simulation Training on Cognitive Performance Using Transesophageal Echocardiography
Simulation is used in anesthesia training to reinforce didactic learning. The authors hypothesized that knowledge acquisition in the use of... Read more
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EducationRole of Telehealth in Pre-anesthetic Evaluations
Before an elective surgical procedure, patients are required to have a pre-anesthetic evaluation (PAE) with the primary objective of assessing... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalComparison of Selected Outcomes Associated with Two Postoperative Analgesic Approaches in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Femoral nerve blocks (FNBs) and periarticular injections (PAIs) are often used for analgesia following bone and joint surgery. The purpose of this... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalIntraoperative Change in Urine Color: Be Cautious for a Clinical Entity!
A change in urine color is an unusual intraoperative occurrence, which can be distressing for the anesthesia provider. Abnormal changes in color are... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalPreparing for Total Power Failure in the Operating Room
Total electrical power failure in the operating room is an uncommon event, but when it occurs, it poses a major threat to patient safety. Perhaps the... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalRefusal of Epidural Anesthesia for Labor Pain Management by African American Parturients: An Examination of Factors
Most parturients use epidural anesthesia for labor pain management, with excellent pain relief possible within minutes of administration. An... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalMarijuana Use in the Anesthetized Patient: History, Pharmacology, and Anesthetic Considerations
Marijuana consumption is growing in the United States because of state legalization for recreational and medical use. However, many anesthesia... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalOperating Room Waste Reduction
One-fourth of all operating room (OR) waste is attributed to anesthesia-related material. The goal of this project was to reduce the waste and... Read more
