Wed.Dec 20, 2023

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Point of Care Gastric Ultrasound to Assess Full Stomach  in the Perioperative Setting

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Point of Care Gastric Ultrasound (PoCGUS) is a rapidly emerging technique in the perioperative setting, particularly for assessing stomach fullness, which is crucial in determining the risk of aspiration during anesthesia. This technique is gaining traction due to its non-invasive nature and the immediacy of results, providing anesthesiologists with critical information about gastric content and volume in real time.

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Knowing Me, Knowing You: Can We Proxy Surgical Team Familiarity?

Incision

A successful surgery is a product of the interdisciplinary interactions of the surgical team. A harmonious team runs like a well-oiled machine, each member aligned and in sync with the others. In the second of this 2-part blog, we explore the mechanics of surgical teamwork to give a new take on the concept of team familiarity. By breaking this down into its key attributes, can we leverage the improved outcomes that come with more consistent and experienced teams?