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November 20, 2024

Nerve Blocks with a Risk of Diaphragm Impact

Nerve blocks are a widely used technique in regional anesthesia, particularly for surgical procedures involving the upper and lower extremities. Despite their efficacy in providing targeted pain relief and reducing the need for systemic...

September 27, 2024

Nebulized Anesthesia

The bioavailability and efficacy of anesthesia are influenced by the delivery and state of the anesthetic. Topical, syringe, and intravenous delivery of liquid analgesics have long been compared with nebulization therapy in which a...

Risk of Overdose on Post-Surgery Medication

The incidence of and risk factors for opioid overdose following surgery are of significant concern to the medical community. Understanding these factors is critical to developing strategies to reduce the risk of opioid addiction...

Spinal Abnormalities in Neuraxial Anesthesia

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a set of techniques which induce analgesia in the abdomen, pelvis, or lower extremities by injecting anesthetic around the spinal cord. Types of neuraxial blockade include spinal anesthesia (injection into...

Overview of Awake Anesthesia for Surgery

Awake anesthesia allows patients to remain awake and responsive while experiencing minimal discomfort and anxiety during surgery, in contrast to general anesthesia, where the patient is unconscious. This article will provide an overview of...

Clinical Uses of Ciprofol

Patients undergoing surgeries and procedures often receive anesthetic agents for sedation. Ciprofol, a novel anesthetic agent, was developed independently in China by the Haisco Pharmaceutical Group in 2017. It received approval from the China...

Mitochondrial Disorders and Anesthesia

Mitochondrial disorders are a heterogeneous group of genetic diseases resulting from mutations in either nuclear or mitochondrial DNA2. These mutations can lead to impaired oxidative phosphorylation, the process by which cells generate energy2. Mitochondrial...

Overview of Popliteal Nerve Blocks

Popliteal sciatic nerve blocks (PNBs) are a minimally invasive procedure with fewer side effects than moderate sedation or general anesthesia [1]. They are a crucial component in many surgical and pain management strategies, offering...

February 5, 2024

Effect of Maternal Vaccination on Birth Outcomes & Early Childhood Immunity

Maternal vaccination has been shown to decrease childhood mortality by conferring protection against dangerous infections until babies can be fully vaccinated themselves [2]. Thus, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (ACOG), which sets...

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