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November 13, 2025

Moving Patients While Intubated

Transporting intubated patients, whether within or between facilities, is a complicated process that requires speed, close monitoring, and optimized infrastructure to minimize risk. Inter-facility transfers are often necessary when specialized interventions, diagnostics, or critical...

October 6, 2025

MTHFR Deficiency and Implications for Anesthesia

Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency is a rare inherited disorder that interferes with the metabolism of folate and the regulation of homocysteine, an amino acid found in the blood. Typically, the MTHFR enzyme helps convert...

September 1, 2025

Monitoring Guidelines for Suspected Nerve Injury After Nerve Block

Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are widely used to provide pain relief during and after surgery, as they offer an effective way to reduce or avoid the use of opioid medications. Although they are generally...

July 28, 2025

Possible Clinical Risks of Surgical Patients Who Were Born Pre-Term

Due to significant advances in neonatal care, individuals born preterm (before 37 weeks of gestation) are reaching adulthood in increasing numbers. However, those who were born pre-term face unique long-term health challenges that can...

June 23, 2025

Bite Blocks During Anesthesia and Surgery: Use and Technique

Bite blocks are essential during anesthesia and surgical procedures, especially those involving endotracheal intubation or transcranial motor-evoked potential (TcMEP) monitoring. They primarily prevent dental trauma, tongue lacerations, and damage to endotracheal tubes caused by...

May 22, 2025

Types of Emergency Airway Access

Protecting the airway is a fundamental aspect of medical care. In an emergency, it may be necessary to obtain access to the airway to support ventilation and oxygenation. In circumstances where it is not...

April 9, 2025

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...

March 7, 2025

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...