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Exploring Global Perspectives on Anesthesia

Salem Anesthesia

Anesthesia, a cornerstone of modern medicine, plays a pivotal role in ensuring patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures. However, the landscape of anesthesia varies significantly around the globe, influenced by factors such as healthcare infrastructure, cultural norms, and economic considerations. In this blog post, we will delve into the diverse global perspectives on anesthesia, examining practices, challenges, and innovations from different corners of the world.

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Why Surgical Smoke Evacuation in the OR is Important

CME Corp

As the byproduct of life saving lasers, electrosurgical processes, radiofrequency devices, hyfrecators, ultrasonic scalpels and other power tools, wisps of surgical smoke hanging in the air represent hope and healing for patients. For OR staff surgical smoke is an aerosol of bacteria, viruses, carcinogenic and mutagenic cells, ocular irritations, and respiratory hazards.

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All Signs Point to Long-Term Growth in Healthcare Sector Jobs

Pima Medical Institute

Pima Medical Institute has a more than 50-year history providing quality education in the healthcare industry All signs are pointing to a promising outlook for jobs in the healthcare sector. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article titled “ Hot Healthcare Hiring Bolsters Cooling U.S. Labor Market, ” rapid growth in healthcare hiring is bolstering a cooling US job market.

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Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS Retires from Neurological Surgery

Neurosurgery

Ann R. Stroink , MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon at the forefront of advocacy efforts, retired from neurosurgery practice at Carle BroMenn Medical Center on Nov. 22, 2023. Throughout her career, Dr. Stroink has been an indefatigable force in advocating — in the halls of Congress, before the Illinois state legislature, with health plans and within organized medicine — for sound health policy to ensure patients have timely access to care.

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Featured Author Podcast: Perioperative Mortality after Covid Exposure

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Michael F. Aziz, M.D. and Paul S. Myles, M.B., B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc.

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Featured Author Podcast: Revisiting the Boston Rules

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Thomas Langer, M.D. and David A. Story, M.B.B.S., B.Med.Sci., M.D.

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Featured Author Podcast: The Causes of Hypoxemia in COVID-19 ARDS

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: James P. Rathmell, M.D. Participants: Mattia Busana, M.D. and Marcos F. Vidal Melo, M.D., Ph.D.

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