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Tranexamic Acid in the Procedural Setting

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent, a medication that reduces bleeding by preventing the lysis of a blood clot. 2 TXA is an analog of the amino acid lysine and it functions by blocking the conversion of plasminogen to the enzyme plasmin, which breaks down blood clots by attacking fibrin. 14 However, these studies may be misleading.

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Different Types of Neuraxial Anesthesia

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Neuraxial anesthesia refers to a group of regional anesthesia techniques that involve the administration of anesthetic agents near the central nervous system’s neuraxial axis, specifically within the spinal canal.

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WHO WILL BE PROVIDING ANESTHESIA CARE 10 YEARS FROM NOW?

The Anesthesia Consultant

This will require an operating room staffed with a surgeon, a nurse, a scrub technician, and an anesthesia professional. If the current trend of inadequate numbers of anesthesia clinicians in the United States is not reversed, this insufficient supply will be a major problem. of the population).

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Anesthesia for Eyelid Surgery

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

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Happy CRNA Week 2023 and the Importance of Previous Anesthetic Records

Nurse Jess

Since I remembered how it took much longer from him to recover from anesthesia, I adjusted my anesthetic and he recovered much more quickly. Another patient had a history of postoperative nausea and vomiting so I performed a Total IV Anesthesia (TIVA) and the patient wasn’t nauseous postoperatively.

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Needle Selection for Neuraxial Anesthesia

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Neuraxial anesthesia is frequently employed for surgeries involving the lower abdomen and lower extremities. This type of anesthesia encompasses spinal, epidural, and combined spinal-epidural techniques. Neuraxial anesthesia causes blockade of sympathetic, motor, and sensory nerves.

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CRNA Program Admissions: The Challenge of High Demand and Intense Rivalry

The CRNA Chase

In this blog post, we will dive into the challenges posed by high demand and intense rivalry in CRNA program admissions and explore strategies to overcome them. The Growing Demand for CRNA Professionals The role of CRNAs in the healthcare field has gained significant recognition due to their specialized skills in anesthesia administration.

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