Minimizing blood loss during surgery procedures is an important aspect of patient care that can help reduce over-reliance on blood transfusions and improve postoperative recovery. A comprehensive approach to reduce blood loss begins well before surgery and extends...
Indications for Anesthesia with Medical Imaging Medical imaging procedures are increasingly being performed under the supervision of anesthesiologists. Specific body positions based on the scan and not moving are required to perform CT and MRI scans successfully;...
Neuromuscular blockades are typically performed during anesthesia in order to facilitate successful endotracheal intubation and provide optimal conditions for surgery by preventing patient movement. Monitoring neuromuscular blockade is a vital aspect of perioperative...
On November 17, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought forward an antitrust lawsuit to challenge John Muir Health’s proposed $142.5 million acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, both of which are healthcare entities in California’s Bay Area. The...
Ketamine is a common anesthetic agent used in operating rooms around the world. Its ease of storage and good safety profile makes it attractive for use in regions where refrigerators, oxygen, complex monitoring systems, and electricity are scarce. Ketamine is known to...
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) create the perfect household items: waterproof, greaseproof, and capable of being non-stick. This convenience has come at a hefty environmental and medical cost. Commonly dubbed “forever chemicals”, PFAS are extremely mobile and do...
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