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Evolution of Ketamine

Dec 4, 2023

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...

PFAS Forever Chemicals: Health Implications

Nov 8, 2023

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...

EEG Markers of Anesthesia Depth

Sep 26, 2023

In 1875, electroencephalography was first noted by Dr. Caton, a British physician working at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary. Dr. Caton discovered the presence of electric potentials in the brains of animals using a galvanometer and electrodes (1,2). In 1929, Hans...

Infection Risk After Septoplasty

Aug 30, 2023

Septoplasty addresses breathing issues resulting from a deviated septum, improving the airway. It can also provide aesthetic enhancement of the nose. It is a safe and common procedure, but as with all surgeries, septoplasty comes with a certain degree of infection...

Factors Linked to Surgical Site Infection

Jun 13, 2023

Surgical site infection is estimated to affect 2-5% of all surgical patients, which can lead to increased morbidity and mortality for the patients affected.1 The patient’s risk of surgical site infection is affected by multiple factors which can largely be bucketed...

History of Outpatient Anesthesia and Surgery

May 4, 2023

Outpatient anesthesia, also referred to as ambulatory anesthesia, has gained traction in the past few decades as a safer and more cost-effective method of anesthesia for specific surgical procedures. It refers to the use of anesthesia during surgical procedures where...