Using a femoral nerve block in paediatric patients undergoing knee surgery leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. “Our goal with this technique is to reduce pain, which improves patient outcomes and patient […]
Read MoreA study published in the September issue of Anesthesiology found that a new therapeutic drug, GAL-021, may reverse or prevent respiratory depression in patients taking opioid medication without compromising pain relief or increasing sedation. “Although opioids such as oxycodone, methadone and fentanyl are commonly used to manage perioperative and postoperative pain, opioids are associated with […]
Read MoreSometimes “no” is the hardest thing of all to say to others … and to yourself. Saying yes to too many opportunities, too many projects, and too many people is a recipe for failure. No more ‘yes.’ It’s either, ‘Hell yeah!’ or ‘no.” The problem is when most of us say no, it too often […]
Read MoreA few simple strategies can help you stand out from the crowd. Any work situation in which you’d like to leave a positive impression, there are several things you can do to stand out from the crowd. That’s according to Stephanie David, founder and CEO of the social good-shopping website PopNod. Having worked for years […]
Read MoreA new study reveals you’re probably clueless about how you’re coming across in negotiations. Here are three tips to improve. Succeeding in negotiations is all about balance. Push too hard, and you drive the other party away. Don’t push enough, and you end up with a less than optimal deal. You’re always looking for that […]
Read More