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ECMO: Overview and Impact on Anesthesia 

Radius Anesthesia

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving technique that provides temporary support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure (or both) [1,2]. It is implemented in cases where no other treatment is likely to be successful and all other options have been exhausted [2]. In recent years, ECMO has become increasingly common in critical care settings and has even found its place in the field of anesthesia.

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Surgery with a Purpose: Bringing Healing and Hope to Honduras

The Circulating Life

I have some exciting news to share with you! I have been approved to serve on a surgical mission trip to Honduras through One World Surgery ! I firmly believe in giving back, and the longer that I have worked in the operating room, the more I have felt called to give back by participating in surgical missions. I honestly feel like I’ve been blessed with so many opportunities, and I’ve been given so many chances to learn and follow my passion for OR Nursing, that it’s time that

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Surgical Opportunities in Rural Areas

NexGen Surgical

Surgeons face many challenges, especially when they are approaching retirement age. These challenges include the need to maintain a healthier work-life balance, opportunities for continued learning and the desire to impact the underserved areas positively. Luckily, there is a solution that can help address these challenges: NexGen Surgical. As a leading staffing and practice management […] The post Surgical Opportunities in Rural Areas appeared first on NexGen Surgical.

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Featured Author Podcast: Frailty and Perioperative Costs

Anesthesiology Journal

Moderator: BobbieJean Sweitzer, M.D. Participants: Daniel I. McIsaac, M.D., M.P.H.

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