Mon.Aug 19, 2024

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SFNA Launches To Support Aspiring Nurse Anesthetists

The CRNA Chase

GREENVILLE, SC., August 19, 2024 – The Society of Future Nurse Anesthetists (SFNA), a new nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering critical care nurses and aspiring nurse anesthetists, is excited to announce its official launch. Founded by Kiki Mattress, MSNA, CRNA, SFNA aims to provide comprehensive education, mentorship, and resources to foster academic success and professional growth for future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

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Overview of Fiberoptic Intubation

Radius Anesthesia

Fiberoptic intubation is a specialized technique used to manage difficult airway situations where traditional intubation methods may be inadequate or impossible. This technique utilizes a flexible, thin tube fitted with a fiberoptic camera to provide a real-time, clear view of the airway, allowing for precise placement of an endotracheal tube. It has become an invaluable tool in cases involving anatomical abnormalities, trauma, or other complications that complicate airway management.

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The Financial Path: Funding Your CRNA Education

The CRNA Chase

Becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is both an exciting and demanding endeavor. Besides the rigorous academic and clinical requirements, prospective CRNAs must also navigate the financial challenges of their education. This week, we delve into financial planning for nurse anesthesia education, offering valuable tips on scholarships, grants, and budget management to help you achieve your goals without unnecessary financial strain.

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Healthy Habits: setting goals motivates Alyssa Spina

The Stitch

Alyssa Spina, athletic trainer in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery, shares some of her healthy habits with us. The post Healthy Habits: setting goals motivates Alyssa Spina appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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The Best Ways to Beat Cold and Flu Season on Assignment

Triage Staffing

Fall brings in a lot of fun with the kids going back to school, leaves changing, cooler weather, pumpkin patches, the start of college football season and more. With all the fun autumn activities also comes the start of the dreaded cold and flu season. There is nothing worse than being sick when you are away from home and as a traveling healthcare professional that could mean you risk the possibility of being out of work as well.

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Episode 5 – Improving Surgical Quality Through Transparency, Data, and Video Integrations with Dr. Peter Nau

Caresyntax

Play Video (Note: We apologize for the audio quality in this episode. The discussion was so insightful and valuable that we felt it was important to share it with you. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the episode.) In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw is joined by Dr. Peter Nau, Clinical Professor of Surgery-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Director of the Digestive Health Center, and Program Director, Bariatric Fellowship at th

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Is Your Endoscope Deemed Non-Repairable by the OEM?

Total Scope

There is a recent trend of equipment being deemed non-repairable by the OEM or another 3rd party repair company, which pushes companies to purchase new capital equipment. Your equipment is likely repairable. Often Total Scope can extend the life of your capital equipment, thus, saving you from making expensive and unnecessary purchases. We have extensive repair capabilities, which enables us to repair all major brands and models of rigid and flexible endoscopes , surgical cameras , and surgical

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Improving OR Utilization and Solving the Call Conundrum

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Struggling to manage the satisfaction of on-call surgeons? You’re not alone. When a surgeon takes call, it often means they lose access to their regular block time, which is where they make their money and where they want to spend their time. As a result, surgeons are often hesitant to be on call. This creates a problem for both hospitals and surgeons.

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Does the Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Exclude the Need for Autotransfusion?

SpecialtyCare

Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that is administered to prevent blood loss, and it works by slowing the breakdown of blood clotting. TXA can help reduce the need or degree of blood transfusion, but it does not always eliminate transfusion requirements. The use of TXA should not necessarily be viewed as an alternative to autotransfusion (ATS); in fact, the use of TXA and autotransfusion together can increase survival rates, accelerate recovery, and improve outcomes.

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Keeping calm in case of catastrophe

Penn Medicine

The small but dedicated Hospital Emergency Response Team works year-round to imagine and prepare for major crises that could disrupt patient care.

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September 2024 Editor-in-Chief Podcast

Anesthesiology Journal

Creator: James P. Rathmell, M.D., M.B.A. September 2024, Volume 141, Issue 3 Overview of September issue original studies.

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