Wed.May 17, 2023

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Anesthesia in the Intoxicated Patient 

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Trauma is the most common indication for surgery and anesthesia of an acutely intoxicated individual, but other types of surgical emergencies can result from drug misuse, including vascular dissection and hemorrhagic complications linked to certain stimulants. There are particular perioperative and anesthetic considerations to be made for a patient who is acutely intoxicated with one or multiple substances (including but not limited to alcohol, cannabinoids, amphetamines, opioids, benzodiazepine

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Discover The Power of Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) Light as a Disinfectant

BFW Inc.

In the last decade, the demand for safer and more efficient means of disinfection has risen exponentially in the healthcare environment. From water to air to surface disinfection, UV-C light has quickly become an industry standard. This article will discuss the importance of disinfection in a medical setting as well as explore relevant solutions currently available.

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Anesthesia Considerations for Radiation Therapy Patients 

Radius Anesthesia

Cancer treatment, including surgery , chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, results in major physiological and health changes. Impacts on everyday life can be significant and are relatively well-known. Impacts on other areas are also important. In particular, there are unique considerations for patients undergoing cancer treatment, especially radiation therapy, who need anesthesia.