Author: Zia Sherell MPH MedicalNewsToday Migraine is a neurological condition that affects people of all ages. While there is no cure for migraine, there are various home remedies that can provide relief from symptoms and help prevent episodes. Migraine headaches are different from other types of headache. The symptoms can include: visual changes sensitivity to sound, […]
Read MoreASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 8. Anesthesiologists must be constantly vigilant to prevent injuries to patients during the perioperative period. One often under-recognized hazard is the bed-to-bed transfer at the start and end of nearly every surgical procedure. This process can create risk, particularly for those patients who are unable to assist with the transfer. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Jason Greenberg, MD et al ASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86, 1–7. Consider this (not uncommon) scenario: Sleepy Anesthesia Group (SAG) has been providing exclusive services at Hospital XYZ for over 15 years, and suddenly they learn that the hospital has put out a request for proposal (RFP) for anesthesia services. SAG feels caught off […]
Read MoreAuthor: Lauren Martin MedicalNewsToday If a person is experiencing pain in their left arm, they should not disregard it, especially if they also have chest pains. These may be symptoms of a heart attack, which requires urgent medical treatment. During a heart attack, a person may also feel pain in the shoulders, jaw, or abdomen. Additionally, […]
Read MoreASA Monitor August 2022, Vol. 86 We read with great interest the April 2022 Monitor article by Hardman et al. that evaluated the use and reliability of rocuronium and succinylcholine as rapid-onset neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) during induction (ASA Monitor 2022;86:42). The authors appropriately discuss the inverse relationship between the molar potency of NMBAs and their speed […]
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