Author: Dr. Yalda Safai ABC News Practical tips for managing anxiety Amid a global health crisis, we can all use some advice on keeping anxiety levels down. Amid a global health crisis, we can all use some advice on keeping anxiety levels down. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said last month it will now require makers […]
Read MoreRadius Anesthesia Blog Medication shortages are a global challenge with ethical and economic consequences. There is ongoing debate on how to make decisions and implement clinical strategies to address such situations in the most equitable way. Rationing polices differ by country, state, health care system, and institution. As a new global health threat, the COVID-19 pandemic and any future waves of infection may additionally complicate issues of medication supply. Recommendations have been […]
Read MoreAuthors: Arwa Raza et al Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage is an important part of spinal cord ischemia prevention during a thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedure. Use of an appropriate guidewire for CSF drain placement is crucial to success, while an inappropriate guidewire may hinder the placement, delay the patient’s surgery, […]
Read MoreAnesthesiology Today Annual Meeting Edition In the John W. Severinghaus Lecture on Translational Science, Beverley Orser, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FRSC, of the University of Toronto, encouraged anesthesiologists to reset their sights on long-term outcomes. It’s her answer to the question of how we, as anesthesiologists, can achieve our full potential. “We must continue to provide […]
Read MoreFox News Patients reported headaches, encephalopathy, dizziness, impaired sense of taste and loss of smell While respiratory issues are a well-documented symptom of coronavirus, researchers have found that over 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients experience some type of neurological manifestation as well. In examining 509 patients admitted to a Chicago hospital network, researchers found that 419 of them presented a neurological issue […]
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