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Aspiring Nurse Anesthesia Challenges: From the ICU to the OR

The CRNA Chase

It’s a path that demands not only clinical excellence but also a significant shift in roles—from direct patient care in a high-intensity setting to the precision and autonomy of anesthesia. ICU nurses are adept at managing complex critical care situations, which provides a solid foundation for a career in anesthesia.

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Anesthesia for Eyelid Surgery

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

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Different Types of Neuraxial Anesthesia

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of regional anesthesia techniques that involve the administration of anesthetic agents near the central nervous system’s neuraxial axis, specifically within the spinal canal.

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Anesthesia Considerations: Simple vs. Radical Hysterectomy

Radius Anesthesia

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries around the world and is indicated for both benign and malignant conditions. Due to the differences in complexity, duration, extent of surgical trauma and postoperative pain, there are different anesthesia considerations for simple and radical hysterectomy.

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Manual vs. End-Tidal Inhalational Anesthesia

Radius Anesthesia

The delivery of anesthesia during surgical procedures can be managed by manual control or automated end-tidal control, each of which has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Overall, both manual and end-tidal control methods have their place in anesthesia management. Anesthesia and Critical Care. As noted by Arora et al.

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Fast track anesthesia approaches

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

Fast track anesthesia schemes are multi-modal approaches that aim to reduce the physiological stress response to surgery, enhance recovery, and improve patient outcomes. It also involves regional anesthesia techniques, such as epidurals or nerve blocks, which provide targeted pain relief and reduce the need for systemic opioids.

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Treatment Plan for Excessive Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

Positive End-Expiratory Pressure One popular method to limit bleeding after cardiac surgery is application of positive end-expiratory pressure (5 to 10 cm H2O). Adequate depth of anesthesia during surgery and sufficient postoperative analgesia and sedation should be verified before initiating vasodilator therapy

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