One Year with Omicron: A Look Back at its Impact
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared in November 2021 that the world was facing a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant has transformed the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s take a look back at the impact that...
Airway Collapse During Anesthesia Induction
Airway collapse during anesthesia induction is a medical emergency. It can lead to poor ventilation, oxygenation, and in severe cases, death. Both airway trauma and foreign bodies, such as endotracheal tubes, can result in airway collapse by impairing blood flow to...
Overview of Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Effective postoperative and post-trauma pain management plays a critical role in shaping patient outcomes and preventing progression to chronic pain (2). Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is one method of pain management in which patients self-administer analgesics...
Updating Covid Vaccines for the Future
When the first Covid vaccines became available in the U.S., they ushered in a new era of hope that pandemic days might soon be over. And, indeed, the introduction of vaccines largely saw a decrease in mortality rates, complication rates, hospitalization rates, and...
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