The CRNA Chase

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

[Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.] The path to becoming a CRNA has always been competitive, but 2024 has brought even more changes to the application process. As an ICU nurse eyeing CRNA school, you need to understand these shifts to position yourself for success.

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Amanda Xi

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

There’s a stereotype that anesthesiologists are hiding behind the drapes trading stocks or doing sudoku puzzles, but that’s certainly not the reality of my job! I think it’s so important to share what the reality of the job is like and one reality of being an anesthesiologist is that it can be physically and mentally exhausting. Here are some of the reasons that contribute to this: Covering multiple ORs w/sick patients Having to take call Unpredictability/feeling like there’s no control of you

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The Stitch

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

"It was rewarding to be able to provide an explanation for their condition,” said Dr. Daniel Calame, first and corresponding author of the work. The post One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients whose condition was unexplained for years appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Table of Contents Benefits of Autotransfusion SpecialtyCare’s Autotransfusion Services Key Features of Our Services Impact on Patient Care Statistics Highlighting the Efficacy of Autotransfusion About SpecialtyCare Autotransfusion is a medical procedure that involves collecting and reinfusing a patient’s own blood during surgery, effectively reducing the need for donor blood transfusions.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Table of Contents Understanding Minimally Invasive Surgical Support Pathway to a Career in Minimally Invasive Surgical Support Advantages of a Career in Minimally Invasive Surgical Support SpecialtyCare’s Role in Minimally Invasive Surgical Support Additional Considerations Minimally Invasive Surgical Support (MIS) has transformed the medical landscape by offering patients procedures that involve smaller incisions, reduced pain, and quicker recovery times compared to traditional open surge

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The OR cannot function properly without an effective sterile processing department (SPD). Much of the attention devoted to SPDs is reactive and negative: delays, turnover, and errors tend to be the focus. However, the reality is that proactive attention to the SPD can actually boost revenue while reducing risk. Consistent, quality training, collaboration with the OR, safety culture, error tracking, and incentives for high performance can sufficiently optimize the SPD — and in turn, optimize the

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