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Tranexamic Acid in the Procedural Setting

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

The safety and efficacy of topical and intra-articular TXA for total joint arthroplasty has also been established in the literature. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent, a medication that reduces bleeding by preventing the lysis of a blood clot. 14 However, these studies may be misleading. Myers et al.

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The Benefits of Improved Hospital and Clinic Workflows | Viewpoint

LiveData

As surgical procedures become more complex with new tools and technology, surgeons and perioperative staff are increasingly expected to manage complicated workflows and larger workloads. Read the rest of this post in Chief Healthcare Executive.

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Anesthesia – Top 5 Questions Asked By Patients

Salem Anesthesia

Demystifying Anesthesia: Answering the Top 5 Questions Anesthesia, the invisible hero of modern medicine, plays a crucial role in surgeries and medical procedures, ensuring patients are comfortable, pain-free, and safe. It allows patients to undergo surgeries and medical procedures painlessly and without awareness. Is anesthesia safe?

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5 Reasons Intraoperative Monitoring is Essential for Patient Safety

SpecialtyCare

Intraoperative monitoring (IOM) plays a crucial role in modern surgery by enhancing patient safety and improving surgical outcomes. Intraoperative monitoring involves the use of specialized equipment and techniques to track a patient’s vital signs and neurological functions throughout a surgical procedure.

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The Essential Tools for Gynecological Procedures

Surtex Instruments

Two such pivotal instruments in gynecological procedures are cervical biopsy forceps and surgical scissors. These tools not only serve as extensions of the surgeon's skill but also contribute to the efficiency, safety, and success of gynecological procedures.

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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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Procedural sedation analgesia considerations for ASC leaders

OR Manager

The promise of quicker recovery and fewer complications from sedation, anesthesia, and pain management have drawn clinicians and patients alike to procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and More » The post Procedural sedation analgesia considerations for ASC leaders appeared first on OR Manager.