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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. The patient objects.

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Bovie, Cautery and Electrosurgery Shouldn’t Be Confusing

Symmetry Surgical

Hospitals nearly 100% of the time use the one time use, sterile disposable cauteries. A Bovie electrosurgical unit or battery operated cautery, enables surgeons to select the optimal instrument for a specific procedure, providing the greatest potential for a successful outcome. Feel free to contact us or leave a comment below.

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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.

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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. Surgical stress is a profound stimulus for the release of ADH, typically persisting for 2–3 days after the surgical procedure. During the procedure, blood is heparinized and passed through a plastic dialyzer. ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1.