EEG Markers of Anesthesia Depth
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
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
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
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...
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