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Nerve Blocks for the Abdomen

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Nerve blocks are used for a wide range of surgical procedures within the abdomen, from minor outpatient surgeries to major abdominal surgeries, such as hernia repairs, appendectomies, cesarean sections, and laparotomies. The effectiveness of abdominal nerve blocks depends on a detailed understanding of the abdominal wall’s innervation.

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS: BEFORE YOU ADVANCE THAT NEEDLE. A CAUTIONARY TALE

The Anesthesia Consultant

You discuss the procedure of a blood patch and he says, “Yes, that’s what I need. 3 You explain the blood patch procedure and its risks to the patient, he signs a consent, and you perform the blood patch within the hour. You withdraw the Tuohy needle and announce to the patient that the procedure is over. What do you do?

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Bovie, Cautery and Electrosurgery Shouldn’t Be Confusing

Symmetry Surgical

Download our Free eBook: Understanding Electrosurgery Amazingly, the technique and principals have changed very little over the decades; the significant changes are in safety, electronic technology and the advancements in electrosurgical accessories. Dr. Bovie assisted Dr. Harvey W. That is NOT how a Bovie ESU works.

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, DON’T BE AFRAID TO CUT INTO A PATIENT’S NECK

The Anesthesia Consultant

The surgeon arrived and attempted to perform an emergency surgical airway, at which time the anesthesiologist successfully intubated the patient’s trachea as the hematoma was drained. A surgical airway is an invasive airway via the front of the patient’s neck into their trachea. The patient sustained anoxic brain injury and later died.”

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How to Select the Optimal Trocar Kit for Your Patient

Trocar Supplies

Infection, hematoma, hernia, post-procedural pain, and cosmetic concerns are almost unknown after the insertion of hormone pellets by trocar (although there are a few reports of complications after the surgeon chose the umbilicus for the point of insertion). Post-procedural cosmetic concerns are almost nil. There is also a seal.

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ANESTHESIA FOR PATIENTS WITH RENAL DISEASE

Anaesthesia News

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in about 1% of patients undergoing general surgery procedures. ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1. What are the significant risk factors of perioperative renal failure? mg/dL or more (≥26.4 μmol/L) or A percentage increase in serum creatinine of 50% or more (1.5-fold