April 01, 2024
Trends in Waking Up During Surgery
Waking up during surgery, despite being under anesthesia, is a clinically challenging phenomenon. Though relatively rare, it remains an area for which
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Waking up during surgery, despite being under anesthesia, is a clinically challenging phenomenon. Though relatively rare, it remains an area for which
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdoses from opioids, a potent yet highly addictive class of pain medications, ar
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As is the case with other medical professionals, anesthesiologists must comply with a variety of regulatory requirements in their practices. Consequen
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Practice guidelines serve as invaluable tools in healthcare, providing systematically developed recommendations to guide practitioners and patients in
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Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) is a common and distressing side effect of anesthesia. The risk of PONV can range from 30% in the general sur
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Aspiration of gastric contents is a common cause of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Aspiration can lead to serious complications including hypo
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Over the last year, semaglutide has become a “blockbuster” weight loss drug [1]. Known commonly as Ozempic, which is primarily prescribed to treat Typ
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Postoperative sleep disturbances like insomnia, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, altered sleep patterns and frequent awakening may be triggered by the use of
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Epidural anesthesia is a useful and widespread technique to provide pain relief. It is safe and effective, but complications are still possible. A par
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