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Predicting Risk of Complications After Surgery

Mar 10, 2022

Postoperative complications are an important consideration for patients and the surgical team. Ranging from protracted pain, infection, and even end-organ damage, the overall complication rate may be anywhere from 10% to 60% of all operations performed worldwide [1]....

Disinformation from Medical Professionals

Feb 9, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, some healthcare and medical professionals have made deliberately false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and virus transmission, championed unconfirmed treatments and miracle cures, and disparaged public health efforts like masking and...

Management and Care for Comatose Patients

Jan 4, 2022

The Oxford English dictionary defines comatose as, “of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness” [1]. Patients can become comatose for a number of different reasons, including but...

Anesthesiology in Critical Care

Dec 7, 2021

Patients in critical care require around-the-clock supervision by a number of doctors, including an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologists play a large role in critical care by monitoring pertinent vital signs, including blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure,...

Healthcare-Associated Infections During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov 1, 2021

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that occur in the process of patients receiving care. (If the infection occurs at a hospital, it is also called a nosocomial infection) (Bardi et al, 2021). The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) tracks...

Anesthesia Considerations for Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Oct 4, 2021

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality among both men and women [1]. Gastrointestinal tumor excision is the most common form of treatment among patients with this condition [1]. However, several studies indicate that the stress of...