Authors: Andrew S Chang, MS et al Anesthesiology April 2023. Background Suppression of behavioral and physical responses defines the anesthetized state. This is accompanied, in humans, by characteristic changes in EEG patterns. However, these measures reveal little about the neuron or circuit-level physiological action of anesthetics, nor how information is trafficked between neurons. We assess […]
Read MoreСаrdiac Anesthesiologist April 2023 Thrombolysis is a medical procedure that involves the use of medication to dissolve blood clots that have formed inside blood vessels. While thrombolysis can be an effective treatment option for certain conditions, there are certain situations where it may not be appropriate due to contraindications. A contraindication is a medical reason why […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rhashedah A. Ekeoduru, MD et al ASA Monitor April 2023, Vol. 87, 7–9. Health disparities are quantifiable differences in disease burden, morbidity, and mortality experienced by any socially disadvantaged group due to differences in access and quality of health care. Socioeconomic status, proximity to health care services, race, age, and gender contribute to health care […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kim Torrey Pract Pain Manag. 2023 May/June;23(3). It’s no secret that the federal government monitors every prescription, procedure, and office visit to ensure that money earmarked for Medicare and Medicaid is spent appropriately. It can be challenging, however, to determine what the reviewers might be scrutinizing and how to keep up with current billing […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fritz-Gerald Charles, MD, CNMT et al ASA Monitor April 2023, Vol. 87, 18–19. The old adage “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” applies daily in the practice of anesthesiology. The field is marked by brief encounters with patients during some of their most stressful life events: before the birth of […]
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