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Cognitive Exercise for Postoperative Recovery

Cognitive function is often overlooked in the postoperative recovery process, yet many patients experience cognitive changes after surgery, including memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, and confusion (Nilsson, 2019). This phenomenon, known as postoperative cognitive dysfunction...

Test Dose for Regional Anesthesia

Test dosing in regional anesthesia is designed to enhance patient safety by identifying unintended intravascular or intrathecal placement of needles or catheters. Administering a small, specific test dose of local anesthetic, often combined with...

January 27, 2025

Perioperative Sugar

Perioperative management of blood sugar is an essential part of patient care during surgery. Intravenous (IV) dextrose solutions are an integral part of maintaining metabolic balance, particularly during prolonged surgical procedures or when fasting...

December 23, 2024

Are You Conscious During Intubation?

Intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube is inserted into the trachea to maintain an open airway, assist with breathing, and potentially deliver anesthesia. While it is a common procedure performed in...

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...

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