May 5, 2023
Outcomes of Knee Replacement in Surgery Centers vs Hospitals
Surgery in outpatient surgery centers rather than hospitals is becoming more and more common, as techniques, technology, and safety improve. ...
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April 3, 2023
Can We Vaccinate Against RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can be very dangerous for vulnerable populations. RSV ...
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March 6, 2023
Ocular Complications Due to Anesthesia
General anesthesia is often a necessity for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures or in cases where local anesthesia is not ...
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February 6, 2023
Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach: Drug Metabolism
The liver, kidneys, and stomach each play a unique role in drug absorption and metabolism. Drug metabolism refers to the ...
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December 19, 2022
Pressure Support for Breathing with Anesthesia
Pressure support ventilation (PSV) is a type of ventilation support where there is a fixed pressure setting that assists each ...
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November 7, 2022
Eating and Drinking After Anesthesia
Eating and drinking according to the guidelines of medical professionals can help reduce complications and shorten recovery time after undergoing ...
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October 7, 2022
Lung Recruitment Maneuvers for Atelectasis During General Anesthesia
Atelectasis – a partial collapse or incomplete inflation of the lung – affects almost all subjects undergoing general anesthesia, impairing ...
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September 5, 2022
What to Expect for Updated Covid Boosters
The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, was first identified in November 2021 and quickly proved to ...
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August 1, 2022
Ethical Guidance for Crisis Standards of Care
An evolving debate in healthcare is the allocation of limited resources in a crisis, and the theories around crisis standards ...
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July 4, 2022
Considerations for Difficult IV Cannulation
IV cannulation is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures in the United States, performed by many healthcare providers ...
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