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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...

Endoscopic GI Procedures: An Overview

Apr 5, 2023

Endoscopic gastrointestinal (GI) procedures refer to operations in the GI tract that work through small, flexible tubes and are less invasive than open surgery. Endoscopic GI procedures often aim to remove bodies such as tumors and lesions from the GI tract. Two...

Anesthesia Without An Anesthesia Provider: GI Procedures

Mar 15, 2023

Most non-emergent gastrointestinal procedures require only mild to moderate levels of sedation. More invasive procedures historically required the presence of a trained anesthesiologist in the operating room to maintain patient analgesia and sedation. However, the...

Propofol With vs. Without Lidocaine

Jan 18, 2023

Propofol has turned into one of the most common anesthetic agents for anesthesia due to its unique pharmacologic properties, providing smooth induction and rapid recovery from anesthesia (1). However, pain during injection is one of its major drawbacks. Not only may...

One Year with Omicron: A Look Back at its Impact

Dec 15, 2022

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

Nov 9, 2022

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...