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11/20/2025

Neuromuscular blockade refers to the inhibition of the effective, coordinated contraction of muscles leading to veritable paralysis—either flaccid (i.e., soft) or spastic (i.e., rigid).

Neuromuscular blockade refers to the inhibition of the effective, coordinated contraction of muscles leading to veritable paralysis...

07/28/2025

As the global population ages and more elderly patients undergo surgery, healthcare providers are facing new challenges—among them, how to minimize postoperative cognitive decline. One promising strategy is preoperative cognitive training, a non-invasive, proactive approach designed to strengthen the brain’s resilience before anesthesia and surgery.

As the global population ages and more elderly patients undergo surgery, healthcare providers are facing new challenges—among them, how to minimize

06/23/2025

Over the past decade, the opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most devastating public health challenges in the United States. Despite the ongoing severity of the opioid epidemic, however, recent developments in public health strategies, pharmaceutical oversight, and harm reduction programs are yielding measurable progress in curbing the impact of the crisis.

Over the past decade, the opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most devastating public health challenges in the United States. Despite the ongoing severity

11/26/2024

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool in modern medicine, significantly improving the accuracy of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Initially popularized in emergency and critical care settings, POCUS now also has applications to anesthesiology and perioperative medicine. Its real-time imaging capabilities, portability, and non-invasive nature make it a valuable resource for clinicians managing complex patient cases in a variety of medical contexts.

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an essential tool in modern medicine, significantly improving the accuracy of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

10/16/2024

Anesthesia management in patients with cardiac conditions requires meticulous planning and a solid understanding of the underlying pathophysiology. While common cardiac diseases like ischemic heart disease and hypertension are frequently encountered, several less common conditions pose unique challenges to anesthesiologists. These uncommon cardiac conditions can significantly impact anesthesia management, requiring specialized knowledge and tailored strategies to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Anesthesia management in patients with cardiac conditions requires meticulous planning and an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology.

10/04/2024

Opioids, commonly used for pain management, have been associated with a variety of cardiac complications, including QT prolongation, which is a critical marker of increased risk for cardiac rhythm abnormalities.

Opioids, commonly used for pain management, have been associated with a variety of cardiac complications, including QT prolongation, which is a critical

07/23/2024

Promethazine, a first-generation antihistamine, has gained significant recognition for its diverse pharmacological properties, including its utility in anesthesia.

Promethazine, a first-generation antihistamine, has gained significant recognition for its diverse pharmacological properties, including its utility in

06/19/2024

The experience of undergoing anesthesia can be difficult to understand, especially regarding memory during the procedure. Many patients wonder whether they’ll recall anything while under anesthesia and what will happen to their memory during this time.

The experience of undergoing anesthesia can be difficult to understand, especially regarding memory during the procedure. Many patients wonder whether they'll

06/03/2024

Opioids—a class of drugs that are derived from or mimic the o***m poppy plant—are used to treat severe and persistent pain.

Opioids—a class of drugs that are derived from or mimic the o***m poppy plant—are used to treat severe and persistent pain. Many opioids are highly potent,

04/18/2024

Typically, outpatient surgery can be more convenient and less costly for patients. However, not all cases are suitable for the outpatient setting, given that the capacity for managing medical emergencies and providing critical care is limited.

For individuals with seizures, whether controlled or uncontrolled, undergoing outpatient surgery presents unique challenges and considerations.

03/16/2024

Anesthesia in the emergency room (ER) plays a vital role in facilitating painful procedures while ensuring patient comfort and cooperation.

02/16/2024

Active control (closed-loop control) of drug delivery systems may prove to be essential for reducing healthcare costs and improving the quality of medical care provided to patients requiring ICU-level sedation.

Acute respiratory failure due to infection, trauma, or major surgery is one of the most common conditions encountered in intensive care units (ICU)...

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