Nurse Jess

JANUARY 23, 2024

Happy CRNA Week 2024 A lot has happened The last two months I moved to San Diego Oh what joyous fun A lot of changes for my family and for me New preschool, grandparent help, New workplace A lot of things to learn “Reprogramming” I’d like to say Each NORA (Non-Operating Room Anesthesia) location Different than the next A lot of new people More than double the CRNA staff Plus anesthesia residents and attendings So many new names to learn A lot of new equipment And locations of the equipment And

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Amanda Xi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Today’s inane image of the day: Another gem from my London trip. Since this post is a reflection of my evolution over the years, I thought it appropriate to distill my essence through this image. These delightful treats brought me so much joy [as did the company I was with]; ultimately, this is the energy I hope I can consistently give. I was recently reflecting on who I was during internship, residency, and fellowship.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JANUARY 12, 2024

“This year, every industry will become a technology industry,” NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang told attendees Wednesday during the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. “You can now recognize and learn the language of almost anything with structure, and you can translate it to anything with structure — so text-protein, protein-text,” Huang said in a fireside chat with Martin Chavez, partner and vice chairman of global investment firm Sixth Street Partners and board chair of Recursion, a

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Anaesthesia News

JANUARY 31, 2024

1. Immediately communicate to the surgery team and the operating room (OR) staff that the patient’s status may be compromised. 2. Ensure adequate oxygenation; increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) to 100% to improve oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) 3. Decrease anesthetic depth 4. Expand monitoring to include 12-lead ECG, or order it immediately if in the pre- or postoperative area 5.

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Penn Medicine

JANUARY 17, 2024

When diagnosed with a rare cancer, Howard Aaron had to pause his rigorous training for a bench press competition. Instead, he embarked on a new battle: “I took on this cancer as if it was another competition.

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ScanCARE

JANUARY 31, 2024

The shift from AS/NZS 4187:2014 to AS 5369:2023 introduces notable changes in the implementation of Product Families, especially with the detailed guidance presented in section A.5.2 of Appendix A. In contrast to AS/NZS 4187:2014, AS 5369:2023 offers comprehensive guidance along with a supporting flowchart. This blog aims to explore the guidance provided and highlight the differences in managing product family classifications between these two standards, making it easier to understand the adjust

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CME Corp

JANUARY 31, 2024

It is no secret the medical equipment sales process can be long and complex. Planning equipment purchases for timely delivery is important for healthcare facilities, like hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, who work to maintain high quality patient care. But what about planning capital medical equipment purchases for new hospital construction or renovation projects?

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JANUARY 8, 2024

Generative AI is transforming drug research and development, enabling new discoveries faster than ever — and Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, is tapping the technology to power its research. Amgen will build AI models trained to analyze one of the world’s largest human datasets on an NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD , a full-stack data center platform, that will be installed at Amgen’s deCODE genetics’ headquarters in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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Anaesthesia News

JANUARY 30, 2024

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Penn Medicine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ava Warfel, a 23-year-old LG Health employee, recently won her age group (age 18-24) IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawai’i. Ava says her supportive colleagues have helped her accomplish her health care and athletic goals.

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LeanBlog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Scroll down for how to subscribe, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #497 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tobias Gilk, the founder of Gilk Radiology Consulting (GRC). He is an architect by training, but has spent 20+ years focusing on MRI safety… initially through the architecture and planning of MRI facilities, but quickly growing into the technology, clinical practice, regulation, and economics of MRI safety.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Is your doctor an experienced anesthesia provider or a newbie? The list below chronicles the crescendo of growth of as I’ve witnessed it from a newly-trained anesthesia doctor to an expert practitioner. It’s a development of skills, maturity, and judgment over many years. As a patient, the only signs you’re likely to recognize are #1 and #2 below, but each of these differences are real.

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Amanda Xi

JANUARY 1, 2024

Today’s inane image of the day : Posing in a thoughtful manner during my fall trip to London. Last week, I reflected on 2023. As sort-of-promised, I decided to set some 2024 intentions. I think that every single day is a new opportunity to set and achieve goals; I don’t think we need a designated time of the year to do these things. I have short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term goals that I set and review on a semi-regular basis.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JANUARY 8, 2024

In perhaps the healthcare industry’s most dramatic transformation since the advent of computing, digital biology and generative AI are helping to reinvent drug discovery, surgery, medical imaging and wearable devices. NVIDIA has been preparing for this moment for over a decade, building deep domain expertise, creating the NVIDIA Clara healthcare-specific computing platform and expanding its work with a rich ecosystem of partners.

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Triage Staffing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Becoming a travel nurse can be an exciting decision that allows you to perform a job you love while getting a chance to travel. However, it might feel a little daunting if you are new to this industry, especially if you don’t have many professional contacts. If you are wondering how to prepare to be a travel nurse , we have some tips to help you get started.

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Penn Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Each week, Intensive Care Nursery clinical practice leader Whitney Zachritz offers books and snacks to parents of the littlest patients at HUP. She wants to provide joy, but the mission is a serious one.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

JANUARY 27, 2024

First Annual Surgeon Compensation Survey kchalko Sat, 01/27/2024 - 13:29 Cardiothoracic surgeons provide tremendous value to the patients and institutions they serve. But understanding that value, and translating it into fair compensation, has always been a challenge. The First Annual STS Surgeon Compensation Survey was undertaken to help U.S.-based cardiothoracic surgeons understand their value in the market and strengthen their negotiating position with employers.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

JANUARY 26, 2024

The state of Alabama executed inmate Kenneth Smith on January 25, 2024, by forcing him to breathe 100% nitrogen gas. It was the first known execution in the United States by this method. Smith was 58 years old. He was sentenced to death for his role in a 1988 murder. Smith’s lawyers had expressed that death by inhaling nitrogen would cause excessive pain and would be a form of torture.

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Radius Anesthesia

JANUARY 25, 2024

General anesthesia induces a state of unconsciousness, amnesia, and immobility via the suspension of neural activity, including physiological processes mediated by the spinal cord. Research on the mechanisms of anesthesia has been extensively conducted at both micro- and macro- levels. On the microscopic scale, it has been found that anesthetic agents work primarily on GABAA receptors, the brain’s main inhibitory receptor.

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NVIDIA: Healthcare

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hip disorders, comprising some of the world’s most common joint diseases, are especially prevalent among adolescents and young adults, causing stiffness, pain or a limp. But they can be hard to diagnose using solely 2D medical imaging. Helping to treat these disorders, the Boston Children’s Hospital’s (BCH’s) Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program is the U.S.’s first to deploy a fully automated AI tool across its clinic.

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Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2024

Recruiting talent in healthcare is likely more difficult than in any other industry. According to the American College of Surgeons , the U.S. is on track to face a shortage between 15,000 and 30,000 surgeons within the next decade. As ASC development and HOPD-to-ASC conversions continue, independent ASCs will face an increasingly competitive talent market for surgeons.

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Penn Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

A new addiction consult service at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center aims to tackle stigma around addiction by connecting with patients and addressing their concerns with dignity and empathy.

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Incredible Health

JANUARY 25, 2024

Written by: Halle Young With each passing year, the United States is getting older—and not just on July 4. The U.S. is considered a rapidly aging nation, according to USAging, an organization that supports and advocates for older adults’ quality of life. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older. This demographic […] The post 10 health care industries with the largest share of retirement-age workers appeared first on Incredible Health.

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Nebraska Methodist College

JANUARY 24, 2024

As you’ve been researching doctoral programs, you’ve probably noticed that more colleges and universities are requiring scholarly research projects instead of the traditional doctoral dissertation.

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Association of Women Surgeons

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Alessandra Yasumi Rodríguez Cárdenas In exploring the profound relationship between art and surgery, it becomes evident that their interconnected … Continue reading "Brushstrokes and Incisions: Exploring the Artistic Aspect of Surgery and Drawing in Human Exploration"

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CNECT

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last Updated: March 25, 2024 There’s no doubt about it: cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats to your facility. With the increasing reliance on electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and interconnected medical devices, healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain or to disrupt critical services.

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CME Corp

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Joint Commission (TJC) is the oldest medical standards regulatory agency in the United States making and maintaining accreditation by TJC highly esteemed and sought after by healthcare organizations. To maintain accreditation, healthcare facilities are inspected at least once every three years to ensure that TJC standards are continuously being met.

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Penn Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

At Chester County Hospital, the Maternity care teams strive to meet patients’ needs while improving patient care. Their latest initiative focuses on improving postpartum outcomes and decreasing health care disparities in the Hispanic community.

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LeanBlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

In healthcare, leaders saying “we'll hold them accountable” too often means, in reality, “we'll punish individuals for mistakes that have many systemic causes.” To the extreme side of this spectrum, a nurse, RaDonda Vaught, was criminally prosecuted and convicted as an individual, while the organization and its leaders she worked for were not “held accountable” to a similar extent.

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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

JANUARY 23, 2024

35-year-old Tamara Fort is an ICU nurse and what many would consider the epitome of good health. She lifts weights three to four times a week and watches her nutrition closely. She isn’t someone you would consider to be at risk for heart disease. But for the past two years, she experienced shortness of breath, and knew something wasn’t quite right.

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PANA

JANUARY 22, 2024

On behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists, I want to wish everyone a happy National CRNA Week in Pa.! The annual celebration this year runs Jan. 21-27. With more than 3,700 certified registered nurse anesthetists and student anesthetists across the state, PANA has emerged as a recognized a leader in helping the state address rising health-care costs, protect patient health, and ensure access to quality care.

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DFW Anesthesia Professionals

JANUARY 18, 2024

Inhaled anesthetics play a crucial role in modern medicine, facilitating various surgical procedures by inducing a state of reversible unconsciousness. These anesthetics are administered through inhalation, allowing for rapid onset and precise control over the depth of anesthesia. There are several types of inhaled anesthetics, each with its unique characteristics and applications.

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MEDITEK

JANUARY 18, 2024

They call it the ‘Gold Standard’ for a reason. The MediGlide Patient Transfer Board combines lateral transfer and infection control – the best of both worlds – to create a positive patient experience. While other transfer boards have been the go-to products for years, they pale in comparison to the MediGlide Patient Transfer Board. Here are the top seven reasons why you should choose the MediGlide Patient Transfer Board over other transfer board brands: 1.

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Penn Medicine

JANUARY 8, 2024

With a new round of pilot programs selected by the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit, teams are looking to come up with answers for a variety of health care delivery concerns.

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Total Scope

JANUARY 18, 2024

Total Scope, Inc., a leading provider of surgical equipment repairs, announces its strategic partnership with Gimmi, a renowned developer of innovative medical instruments. This collaboration marks Total Scope’s broadening of their services to become an authorized distributor of Gimmi’s surgical instruments across North America. German-based Gimmi, renowned for their comprehensive range of medical devices, has established itself as a top-tier provider in the healthcare sector worldwi

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Incredible Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

Written by: Natalie P. McNeal Nurses might think they are experiencing healthy pay increases, but those new salaries are weaker than in the past due to record inflation. Courtesy of a consistent industry labor shortage and an unprecedented global pandemic, nursing wages jumped 7% from 2021 to 2022—the largest one-year jump in more than 20 […] The post How nurses’ pay changed over the past 20 years—and what it means for the health care worker shortage appeared first on Incredible Heal

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Blickman Industries

JANUARY 18, 2024

Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your perspective, there is an increasing trend toward using more plastic medical equipment in healthcare. For medical facilities laboring under escalating costs at every turn and labor shortages, lightweight, cost-effective, and, in many cases disposable, plastic is the golden goose for the challenges keeping administrators up at night.

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