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Role of Anesthesiology Residents in the OR

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Under the supervision of the attending anesthesiologist, the resident evaluates the patient and confirms an appropriate anesthesia plan based on the individual needs of the patient (3). This portion of the resident’s role is crucial as it ensures the patient is well prepared for a safe surgery. Anesthesiology 112, no.

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PATIENTS: IS IT SAFE FOR YOU TO HAVE SURGERY DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC AS OF MAY 2020?

The Anesthesia Consultant

An important question for many Americans is, “Is it safe for me to have surgery during this COVID pandemic?” The main questions as to whether a hospital or an ambulatory surgery center can resume elective surgery as of May 2020 are: What is the incidence of COVID-19 in your geographic area? It depends.

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13 MAJOR CHANGES IN ANESTHESIOLOGY IN THE LAST TEN YEARS

The Anesthesia Consultant

Sugammadex reversal can make the duration of a rocuronium motor block almost as short acting as a succinylcholine motor block, and sugammadex can also eliminate complications in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit due to residual postoperative muscle paralysis. The goal is improved patient care with decreased costs.