December 16, 2024
Weekly vs. Daily GLP-1 Agonists and Implications for Anesthesia
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have quickly become an essential tool in managing type 2 diabetes. These drugs mimic the ...
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November 13, 2024
Comparison of Adjuvants for Nerve Blocks
Adjuvants are medications that are added to local anesthetics to enhance the efficacy of nerve blocks. These agents, when combined ...
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October 3, 2024
Identifying Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients
Emergence delirium in pediatric patients is a common and distressing phenomenon that occurs during the immediate recovery period after general ...
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August 6, 2024
Data on Independent Dispute Resolution So Far
The No Surprises Act (NSA), implemented on January 1, 2022, represents a significant legislative effort to protect patients from unexpected ...
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July 8, 2024
Outpatient Cornea Surgery
Outpatient corneal transplantation, also known as keratoplasty, is an ophthalmic procedure that can significantly improve patients’ lives. Traditionally, corneal transplantation ...
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June 10, 2024
Rebound Pain After Nerve Block
Rebound pain following nerve block represents a significant challenge in postoperative pain management. This phenomenon is characterized by a marked ...
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May 7, 2024
Delaying Surgery After Stroke
Recent guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) recommend a significant delay in elective ...
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April 8, 2024
Diabetic Gastroparesis: Implications for Anesthesia
Affecting one in ten adults, diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder and was the seventh leading cause of death ...
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March 6, 2024
At-Home Oxygen: Indications and Implications for Anesthesia
At-home oxygen therapy plays a critical role in the management of patients with chronic respiratory conditions, providing supplemental oxygen to ...
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February 5, 2024
Throat Packs in Airway Management
Throat packs (TP) are used in oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, neurosurgery, and other surgical specialties for upper airway management ...
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