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Behind the Scenes: The Vital Role of Anesthesiologists in Patient Care

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologists play a critical role in patient care, ensuring that patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures are safe and comfortable. An anesthesiologist is a medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia, managing critical care, and providing pain management services to patients.

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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

This article delves into the critical role of the Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant, their responsibilities, the training required, and the impact they have on patient care. These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity.

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Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR)

Clemson

The Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) learning lab uses a socio-technical approach incorporating human factors engineering and evidence-based design principles to create an optimal ergonomically sound operating room that results in improved patient and staff safety.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Surgery Cancellation Policies

Surgimate

But just like in any epic movie, there’s a plot twist waiting to unfold – a surgery gets canceled. But the show must go on – the surgery cancellation policy and protocol ensure that everyone is notified, the block time doesn’t go to waste, and rescheduling starts immediately. Why Have a Surgery Cancellation Policy?

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Top 6 Benefits of Anesthesia EMR Software for Clinicians

Picis

The right anesthesia EMR software solution will import data directly from the devices used during surgery into the EMR – this includes ventilators, infusion pumps, physiologic monitors, and a variety of other essential devices. However, with the implementation of anesthesia EMR software, these communication gaps can be bridged.

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“Until Mary Ellen held my hand … ” The critical importance of touch in medicine by M. Eugene Tardy, Jr., MD’60

IU School of Medicine

Sitting unnoticed on my office desk, and constantly growing in height, resides a stack of letters-different sizes and shapes, in handwriting and letterheads of all descriptions, distinguished by the repetitious theme constant in them all: ‘was so very frightened when you were about to perform my surgery … until Mary Ellen held my hand.”

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Athenahealth’s Remarkable Interoperability: The Key to Efficient Surgical Scheduling

Surgimate

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, the advent of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has revolutionized record-keeping and patient care. Above and Beyond Pre-Surgery Coordination Athenahealth and Surgimate’s synergy goes beyond scheduling surgery. Something your EHR doesn’t do.