January 20, 2025
Anesthesia Allergy
During surgery, patients can be exposed to a wide range of medications, including some administered preoperatively for anesthesia, some given…
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December 16, 2024
Evolution of Pre-Operative Fasting Guidelines
The evolution of pre-operative fasting guidelines reflects a broader shift in medical practice toward evidence-based and patient-centered care. Historically, the…
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November 13, 2024
Field Block for Surgery
The field block is an anesthetic technique in which local anesthesia is injected into the tissues surrounding the area targeted…
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September 20, 2024
Drug Shortages in Anesthesia
Shortages of frequently used drugs are a problem within the United States and abroad, with multiple implications on patient care.1…
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August 5, 2024
Strategies to Reduce Impacts of Anesthesia Handovers
Effective handovers and transitions of anesthesia care are critical to ensuring patient safety and reducing adverse perioperative outcomes. These transitions…
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July 1, 2024
Disclosing Supplement Use Before a Procedure
It is imperative that providers be aware of patients’ supplement usage, particularly in the pre-operative setting. Although many supplements may…
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